In a galvanic cell, the presence of a salt bridge filled with an electrolyte, such as aqueous potassium nitrate, is crucial. Over the course of the reaction, what happens to the potassium and nitrate ions in the salt bridge?
W) The potassium ions move toward the cathode, while the nitrate ions move toward the anode.
X) The potassium ions move toward the anode, while the nitrate ions move toward the cathode.
Y) Both the potassium and nitrate ions move toward the cathode.
Z) Both the potassium and nitrate ions move toward the anode.
✔️Answer:W) The potassium ions move toward the cathode, while the nitrate ions move toward the anode.
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