What are the functions of a salt bridge ? - Vidyadip

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What are the functions of a salt bridge ?

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The functions of a salt bridge are :

It maintains the electrical contact between the two electrode solutions of the half cells.
It prevents the mixing of electrode solutions.
It maintains the electrical neutrality in both the solutions of two half cells by a flow of ions.
It eliminates the liquid junction potential.

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