Which of the following statements concerning a voltaic cell is/are correct?
1)Reduction occurs at the cathode.
2)A spontaneous reaction generates an electric current in a voltaic cell.
3)Without a salt bridge charge buildup will cause the cell reaction to stop.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 1,2,and 3

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All three statements are correct: 1) Reduction occurs at the cathode in a voltaic cell. 2) A spontaneous reaction generates an electric current in a voltaic cell. 3) A salt bridge is necessary to prevent charge buildup, which would otherwise stop the cell reaction.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning a Voltaic Cell Is/are