electrolysis

[LG2019]

I'm having trouble understanding what electrolysis is. Can someone please explain the significance of this process?

[Sean Reyes 1J]

Electrolysis occurs in an electrolytic cell. During this process, electrical energy is converted into chemical energy. This means that electricity would be supplied to facilitate a non-spontaneous reaction.
Electrolysis is generally used to plate certain metals, which is where gold-plated jewelry comes from. Hope this helps!

[LG2019]

How is an electrolytic cell different from a galvanic cell?

[Sean Reyes 1J]

The main difference between an electrolytic cell and a Galvanic cell is the direction in which energy is converted. For example, the electrolytic cell converts electrical to chemical energy, whereas a Galvanic cell converts chemical to electrical energy

[LG2019]

ugh ur mind