Question

Read the given statements and choose the correct option

i) Electrolytic cell is a device which converts electrical energy into a chemical energy by a process of electrolysis.

ii) Electrochemical cell is a device which converts a chemical energy into electrical energy through a redox reaction.

• A. Only (i) is correct
• B. Only (ii) is correct
• C. Both (i) and (ii) are correct
• D. Neither of (i) and (ii) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (i) and (ii) are correct

Electrolytic cell is a device which converts electrical energy into a chemical energy by a process of electrolysis. Example: Hydrogen- oxygen fuel cell.

An electrochemical cell is a device which converts a chemical energy into electrical energy through a redox reaction. Example: Galvanic cell.