In an electrochemical cell, the salt bridge provides: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In an electrochemical cell, the salt bridge provides:
A. Voltage
B. Ionic contact and completes the circuit
C. Electron flow
D. Current
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The salt bridge (often KCl-agar) allows ion migration to maintain electrical neutrality in half-cells, completing the circuit. It prevents direct mixing of electrolytes.

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