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In a concentration cell, the EMF is generated because:

Answer: Concentrations of the same electrolyte differ in the two half-cells.

  • A Two electrodes of different standard reduction potential are used
  • B Concentrations of the same electrolyte differ in the two half-cells
  • C A temperature gradient is imposed across the salt bridge
  • D An external EMF source drives the current

Correct answer: B. Concentrations of the same electrolyte differ in the two half-cells

Explanation: In a concentration cell, both electrodes are identical but placed in solutions of different concentrations. The EMF arises from this difference.

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In a Daniell cell, electrons flow externally from the zinc anode (oxidation) through the voltmeter to the copper cathode (reduction), while the salt bridge completes the circuit.

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