Question

What is the difference between galvanic cell and electrolytic cell?

• A. In galvanic cell, electrical energy is produced while in electrolytic cell electrical energy is consumed
• B. In galvanic cell, anode is $(-)$ ve while in electrolytic cell anode is $(+)$ ve
• C. In galvanic cell, cathode is $(+)ve$ while in electrolytic cell anode is $(-)ve$
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D All are correct

In a galvanic cell, electrical energy is produced by chemical reactions and cathode is $(+)$ charged and anode is $(-)$ charged.

In an electrolytic cell, electrical energy is consumed to carry out the chemical reactions and the cathode is $(-)$ charged and the anode is $(+)$ charged.