Question

Write any two industrial applications of electrochemical reaction.

Answer 1

• Electrolytic cells are used in the electrorefining of many non-ferrous metals.
• The production of high-purity lead, zinc, aluminium, and copper involves the use of electrolytic cells.
• All sorts of batteries, from those used to power a flashlight to a calculator to an automobile, rely on chemical reactions to generate electricity.
• Electricity is used to plate objects with decorative metals like gold or chromium.