Question

In a galvanic cell energy changes occur like:

• A. chemical energy $\to$ electrical energy
• B. electrical energy $\to$ chemical energy
• C. chemical energy $\to$ internal energy
• D. internal energy $\to$ electrical energy

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

chemical energy $\to$ electrical energy

The energy conversion that takes place in a galvanic cell is an chemical to electrical change. Galvanic cells are cells that consist of two dissimilar metals in common contact with an electrolyte.