3.4.2 - Salt Bridge
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Practice Questions
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What is a salt bridge?
💡 Hint: It's found connecting two half-cells.
Why do we need a salt bridge?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when charges build up.
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What is the primary function of a salt bridge?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when electrons are transferred.
True or False: The salt bridge allows the mixing of two electrolyte solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a salt bridge.
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Design an experiment to test how different salts in a salt bridge affect the performance of a galvanic cell. Outline your hypothesis, procedure, and expected results.
💡 Hint: Consider how ionic strength might influence conductivity.
What would happen to the voltage output of a galvanic cell if the salt bridge became saturated or blocked? Analyze the outcomes and reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of charge balance in cell performance.
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