Differentiate between galvanic cells and electrochemical cells.

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GALVANIC CELL ELECTROLYTIC CELL

Spontaneous redox reactions convert the chemical energy to electric energy Non-spontaneous redox reactions convert the electric energy to chemical energy

The process of oxidation takes place at the anode and the reduction process occurs at the cathode Here, the oxidation process occurs at the anode while the reduction process takes place at the cathode

The cathode is the positive electrode and the anode is the negative electrode The anode is the positive electrode and the cathode is the negative electrode

Half cells are set up in different containers and are connected through salt bridges
Electrodes are kept in the same container in a molten or solution electrolyte

Application lies in Batteries Application lies in purifying copper and electroplating

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GALVANIC CELL	ELECTROLYTIC CELL
Spontaneous redox reactions convert the chemical energy to electric energy	Non-spontaneous redox reactions convert the electric energy to chemical energy
The process of oxidation takes place at the anode and the reduction process occurs at the cathode	Here, the oxidation process occurs at the anode while the reduction process takes place at the cathode
The cathode is the positive electrode and the anode is the negative electrode	The anode is the positive electrode and the cathode is the negative electrode
Half cells are set up in different containers and are connected through salt bridges	Electrodes are kept in the same container in a molten or solution electrolyte
Application lies in Batteries	Application lies in purifying copper and electroplating