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What is the difference between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell?


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The points of difference between electrochemical cells and electrolytic cells are discussed below:

Electrochemical cell

Electrolytic cell

  • The type of cell which converts chemical energy to electrical energy.
  • The type of cell which converts electrical energy to chemical energy.
  • The cathode is the positive electrode and the anode is the negative electrode.
  • The cathode is the negative electrode and the anode is the positive electrode.
  • In electrochemical cells, a spontaneous reaction occurs.
  • In electrolytic cells, a non-spontaneous reaction occurs.
  • In an electrochemical cell, half cells are placed in different containers and connected via a salt bridge.
  • The electrodes are plcaed in a similar container and placed in an electrolytic solution.

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