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Please help!!

Which part shown in the diagram is positively Charged

Salt bridge

Solid Cu

Solid Zn

Wire

Please help!! Which part shown in the diagram is positively Charged Salt bridge Solid-example-1
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(I know this is late so hopefully other people find it helpful)

Answer: Solid Cu

Since this is a voltaic cell:

Copper is the cathode, therefore having a positive charge.

Zinc is the anode, therefore having a negative charge.

(Also, I took the exam and it's correct; good luck everyone!)

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