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Why are the oxidation and reduction half-reactions separated in an
electrochemical cell?

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Answer:

Electrochemical cells typically consist of two half-cells. The half-cells separate the oxidation half-reaction from the reduction half-reaction and make it possible for current to flow through an external wire.

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