Distinguish between electrolytic cell and galvanic cell.

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Electrolytic cell Galvanic cell
It requires a source of external energy It is a source of energy
It converts electrical energy into chemical energy Converts chemical energy into electrical energy
Has cathod as the negative electrode Has cathode as positive electrode
Has anode as the positive electrode Has anode as negative electrode

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Electrolytic cell	Galvanic cell
It requires a source of external energy	It is a source of energy
It converts electrical energy into chemical energy	Converts chemical energy into electrical energy
Has cathod as the negative electrode	Has cathode as positive electrode
Has anode as the positive electrode	Has anode as negative electrode