Exhibit 18-1 Consider the Figure of a Generic Voltaic Cell

question 58

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 18-1 Consider the figure of a generic voltaic cell below to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Exhibit 18-1. If electrons are flowing in the direction from half-cell D to half-cell B, what is the purpose of component C in the voltaic cell above?

• A) It is a salt solution that provides cations that can migrate to compartment B and anions that migrate to compartment D in an effort to balance the charge as electricity flows.
• B) It is a salt solution that provides anions that can migrate to compartment B and cations that migrate to compartment D in an effort to balance the charge as electricity flows.
• C) It allows mixing of solutions in compartments B and D.
• D) Its purpose is to hold the two cells together.
• E) Electricity flows through this region to complete the circuit as electricity flows.

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