Electrolytic cell: An electrolytic cell is a device in which electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.
It consists of two electrodes that are held apart from each other and are in contact with an electrolyte.
An electrode is a conductor made of graphite or metals used in an electrolytic cell and it conducts electricity.
The electrode connected to the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell is called the anode.
The electrode connected to the negative terminal of an electrolytic cell is called the cathode.
When electric current using a cell or battery is passed through the electrodes of an electrolytic cell, cations move towards the cathode and anions move towards the anode of the electrolytic cell.
