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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is KCl a better salt-bridge than NaCl?

OpenStudy (mayankdevnani):

Na+ is higher on the chart and has a larger reduction potential, this is the cathode of the voltage. This means that the K+ is the anode of the cell.

OpenStudy (mayankdevnani):

ok @germanphysics

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't get, why I use for example for a galvanic cell KCl as the saltbridge between the two half cells... I mean, why do I need an anode, when I have a calomel and a silver chloride electrode? Aren't they cathode and anode?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

*So I get that I need a electrolyte but I don't get why I prefer KCl :D

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