What Is the Purpose of a Salt Bridge in an Electrochemical

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

A) A salt bridge provides electrical contact between the electrodes that make up the cell.
B) A salt bridge carries electrons between the cathode and anode.
C) A salt bridge insulates the two electrodes.
D) A salt bridge allows the electrolyte solution to siphon from one side of the cell to the other so the levels remain equal.
E) A salt bridge allows electrolyte to flow from one half-cell to the other in order to maintain electroneutrality.