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Difference between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell.

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Electrochemical cellElectrolytic CellIt converts chemical energyIt converts electrical energyinto electrical energy.into chemical energyIt is based upon the redox reactionsThe redox reactions are nonspontaneous andwhich are spontaneoustake place only when energy is supplied.The chemical changes occurring in theOnly one chemical compoundtwo beakers are different.undergoes decomposition.Anode(ve)OxidationAnode(+ve)Reductiontakes placetakes place.

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