$A$ galvanic cell has an electrical potential of $1.1 \ V$. If an opposing potential of $1.1 \ V$ is applied to this cell,what will happen to the cell reaction and the current flowing through the cell?
- AThe cell reaction continues and current flows.
- BThe cell reaction stops and no current flows through the cell.
- CThe cell reaction reverses and current flows in the opposite direction.
- DThe cell reaction accelerates and current increases.
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