Question

Compare and contrast an electrolytic cell with a voltaic cell. Provide one example where both are present in daily life.

Answer 1

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Voltaic cells convert chemical energy to electrical energy by means of an oxidation-reduction reaction. Electrolytic cells convert electrical energy to chemical energy, so they are the opposite of voltaic cells. ... This is because the sites of oxidation (the anode) and reduction (the cathode) are switched.

Answer 2

Answer:

ELECTROLYTIC CELL

An electrochemical cell in which a non-spontaneous chemical reaction takes place when electric current is passed through the solution,is called an electrolytic cell.

EXAMPLE

Nelsons cell and Downs cell

VOLTAIC CELL OR GALVANIC CELL

The electrochemical cell in which a spontaneous chemical reaction takes place and generates electric current is called galvanic and voltaic cell.

EXAMPLE

Daniel cell

Explanation: