Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 21 - Electrochemistry - 21.1 Electrochemical Cells - Chemistry & You: History - Take It Further - Page 736: 2

Answer

The "crown of cups" has a sufficient amount of electrolyte solution, whereas the "voltaic pile" could easily dry out.

Work Step by Step

The "crown of cups" has a sufficient amount of electrolyte solution, whereas the "voltaic pile" could easily dry out.
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