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Which outcome occurs when a salt bridge is omitted from a zinc-copper electrochemical cell operating at standard conditions?

A)Electron flow quickly ceases
B)Voltage remains stable, decreases slightly
C)Reaction rate increases exponentially
D)Equilibrium shifts toward product formation

💡 Explanation

Electron flow ceases quickly because ions cannot flow between half-cells to maintain charge neutrality; thus, the buildup of charge prevents further redox reactions via charge separation, rather than leading to small voltage changes, electrochemical equilibrium, or exponential increase.

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