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What does a salt bridge do?

It prevents charges from building up in the solutions.


What is difference between hydrogen bonding and hydrogen bridge bonding?

Hydrogen bond is a special type of interaction between molecules: it forms whenever a hydrogen atom, bound to a strongly electronegative (able to attract electrons) atom, at the same time interacts with another strongly electronegative atom having a lone pair of electrons, like oxygen, nitrogen or fluorine. The bond is commonly represented as a dotted line between the hydrogen atom and the other electronegative atom. When a hydrogen atom is bound to a strongly electronegative atom, a charge separation occurs. The molecule, though it is electrically neutral, has a partial positive charge (indicated as δ+) on one side and a partial negative charge (δ-) on the opposite side. The hydrogen atom is the positive end of the molecule. It interacts with the negative end of a neighboring molecule, forming a "bridge" between the two molecules. Hydrogen bond is a directional bond, meaning that it is stronger when the hydrogen atom is aligned with the two electronegative atoms. A single hydrogen bond is relatively weak: usually, however, a high number of such bonds forms simultaneously. All together, they play a central role in determining the chemical and physical properties of polar substances like hydrogen fluoride and water.


What is the purpose of the salt bridge in an electrochemical cell?

The purpose of the salt bridge in an electrochemical cell is to maintain electrical neutrality by allowing the flow of ions between the two half-cells, preventing the buildup of charge and enabling the continuous flow of electrons in the cell.


What does salt bridge contain?

A salt bridge contains an electrolyte solution, typically potassium chloride (KCl) or sodium chloride (NaCl). It is used to maintain electrical neutrality in a galvanic cell by allowing the flow of ions between the two half-cells, preventing the buildup of charge and facilitating the continuous flow of electrons.


What allows electrons to flow between electrodes in an electrochemical cell?

Electrons flow between electrodes in an electrochemical cell through the external circuit, driven by the potential difference created by the redox reactions happening at the electrodes. The anode undergoes oxidation, releasing electrons, which flow through the external circuit to the cathode where reduction occurs. This flow of electrons allows for the transfer of charge, generating electrical current in the process.

Related Questions

What is the link or bridge between negative and positive area called?

The link or bridge between negative and positive area is called a circuit


How do you bridge two subs to a two channel amp?

Left positive to positive on speaker Right negative to negative on speaker


Is negative 0 equal to positive 0?

Technically the number 0 can never be positive or negative. Imagine two pieces of land separated by a river, these pieces of land are connected by the bridge. On the Right piece of land the numbers are positive while on the Left they are negative. The bridge is the number 0 serving only as a metaphorical bridge. Think of the number 0 as neutral, neither positive or negative.


Rectifier How do you change the 2 arrows direction in the circuit to make it positive or negative In Bridge?

A: Actually there is no changing of diodes required to get negative voltage out put the two cathode to ground if you have a load the voltage across will be negative. Electrons only flow in one direction where the measurement point are located across the load makes positive or negative.


What are some positive and negative effects of the Golden Gate Bridge?

cuz of me


Which part of a dc generator converts ac to dc?

the bridge rectifier ( its a diode pack arranged in such a way as to only allow positive electrons to one wire and negative to the other side )


How do you bridge a 4 channel amp to 2 channels?

positive of ch 1 and negative of ch 2...........The positive of ch 3 and negative of ch 4.


How do you wire a dual voice coil to an amp?

If you want to run both coils,you have to wire the positive to positive and negative to negative on your sub,then run a wire from each plug to the amp. Positive to the positive side of the amp and negative to negative side of the amp,(you can run in bridge mode or stereo if your amp can handle the load)


What does the river symbolize in Bridge to Terabithia?

The bridge to Terabithia initially symbolizes the connection between real life and the imaginary, and eventually comes to represent a how grief can be utilized and redirected in a positive way.


What are the positive and negative aspect of bridge?

Positive aspects of bridge include promoting critical thinking, improving memory and concentration, and fostering social connections. Negative aspects may include the time commitment required to learn and play the game, and the potential for disagreements or tension among partners during play.


What are the advantages and disadvantage of full-wave bridge rectifier?

The purpose of a bridge rectifier is to basically turn AC into DC. In a half wave rectifier you just eliminate the negative part of sine wave so you have positive cycle and then zero volts for 1/2 a cycle. In a full wave you flip the negative to positive so you have continually repeating positive halfs of the sine wave. So, it is easier to filter the full wave into DC with a capacitor and you get more average power. The down side is the bridge is slightly more complex.


How do you bridge a car amp and speakers?

To bridge your amp you have to first look at your amp,find the speaker hook ups and it should say either on the top or the bottom [-------------bridge------------------]- + - +- +- +- after you find this you will have to run two sub woofers or one duel voice coil speaker to the positive side and one to the negative side of the bridge on your amp,you will connect the two positives of the two subs together and hook up to the positive side of the bridge and then the two negatives of the subs together to the negative side of the bridge,that will bridge your amp and speakers.Make sure that your amp can handle the new load, if it can't ,then it will start to cycle on and off.If that happens just run in stereo,not bridge mode.(Some amps will have a switch that you have to press to make it run in bridge)