Some type of path is necessary to join both half-cells in order for electron flow to occur.

a. true b. false

The given statement, some type of path is necessary to join both half-cells in order for electron flow to occur, is true.

Explanation:

Flow of electrons is possible with the help of a conducting medium like metal wire.

A laboratory device which helps in completion of oxidation and reduction-half reactions of a galvanic or voltaic cell is known as salt bridge. Basically, this salt bridge helps in the flow of electrons from anode to cathode and vice-versa.

If salt bridge is not present in an electrochemical cell, the electron neutrality will not be maintained and hence, flow of electrons will not take place.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement some type of path is necessary to join both half-cells in order for electron flow to occur, is true.