Answer to Question #117923 in Chemistry for Bhawar

Question

Write the difference between electrolytic and galvanic cells.

Answer 1

Electrolytic and galvanic cells are two cells with opposite functions. The galvanic cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy, while electrolytic cell converts electrical energy into the energy of chemical bonds. Galvanic cells are related to spontaneous redox reactions, while electrolytic cells provide the energy supply for redox reactions that are not spontaneous. Galvanic cells are composed of two beakers where two chemical changes occur, while the decomposition of one compound occurs in the electrolytic cell.