Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - Exercises - Page 899: 20.4a

Answer

We should add some set up such as salt-bridge or semipermeable membrane to complete the circuit.

Work Step by Step

This circuit is incomplete there is no path for conduction of ionic current. Therefore the addition of salt bridge is necessary or two electrolytes can be poured into the same vessel separated into two compartments by a semipermeable membrane.
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