The Purpose of the Salt Bridge in an Electrochemical Cell

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the salt bridge in an electrochemical cell is to ________.

A) maintain electrical neutrality in the half-cells via migration of ions
B) provide a source of ions to react at the anode and cathode
C) provide oxygen to facilitate oxidation at the anode
D) provide a means for electrons to travel from the anode to the cathode
E) provide a means for electrons to travel from the cathode to the anode