difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells

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SamGantney1E
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difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells

Postby SamGantney1E » Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:31 pm

Which cell uses energy to drive the reaction and is nonspontaneous? Having a hard time finding the difference

Alvin Au
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Re: difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells

Postby Alvin Au » Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:39 pm

The difference between galvanic cells and electrolytic cells is their operation and purpose. Galvanic cells spontaneously generate electrical energy from chemical reactions, while electrolytic cells use electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous chemical reactions.


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