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The function of a salt bridge is to:...

The function of a salt bridge is to:

A

maintain electrical neutrality of both half cells.

B

increase the cell potential at the positive electrode.

C

decrease the cell potential at the negative electrode.

D

eliminated the impurities present in the electrolyte.

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Maintain electrical neutrically of both half cells
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