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The half cells are interconnected through________________?

Correct answer: B. salt bridge

  • A. wire
  • B. salt bridge
  • C. electric circuit
  • D. no connection exists

Explanation

The two half-cells are connected internally by a salt bridge, which permits ion migration and maintains electrical neutrality. The external wire connects the electrodes and provides the path for electrons. The likely wrong choice is wire, because it connects the electrodes externally rather than interconnecting the solutions internally.

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