Galvanic and Electrolytic Cells are both types of Electrochemical Cells where Redox Reactions occur. They both contain Cathode and Anode Electrodes where Oxidation (anode) and Reduction (cathode) reactions occur.
Galvanic Cells are the sites for spontaneous reactions. In Galvanic Cells, an electrical current is produced. Galvanic Cells change chemical energy into electrical energy.
Electrolytic Cells are the sites for non-spontaneous reactions. In Electrolytic Cells, an electrical current is used. Electrolytic Cells change electrical energy into chemical energy.
Sataray Battle Oxidation-reduction or redox reactions take place in electrochemical cells. There are two types of electrochemical cells. Both types of cells contain electrodes where the oxidation and reduction reactions occur. Oxidation occurs at the electrode termed the anode and reduction occurs at the electrode called the cathode.
Galvanic Cells: Spontaneous reactions occur in galvanic cells. Galvanic cell reactions supply energy which is used to perform work.
Electrolytic Cells: Nonspontaneous reactions occur in electrolytic cells. Electrical energy is required to induce the electrolysis reaction.
Kevin Walker
ReplyDeleteGalvanic and Electrolytic Cells are both types of Electrochemical Cells where Redox Reactions occur. They both contain Cathode and Anode Electrodes where Oxidation (anode) and Reduction (cathode) reactions occur.
Galvanic Cells are the sites for spontaneous reactions. In Galvanic Cells, an electrical current is produced. Galvanic Cells change chemical energy into electrical energy.
Electrolytic Cells are the sites for non-spontaneous reactions. In Electrolytic Cells, an electrical current is used. Electrolytic Cells change electrical energy into chemical energy.
Sataray Battle
ReplyDeleteOxidation-reduction or redox reactions take place in electrochemical cells. There are two types of electrochemical cells. Both types of cells contain electrodes where the oxidation and reduction reactions occur. Oxidation occurs at the electrode termed the anode and reduction occurs at the electrode called the cathode.
Galvanic Cells:
Spontaneous reactions occur in galvanic cells.
Galvanic cell reactions supply energy which is used to perform work.
Electrolytic Cells:
Nonspontaneous reactions occur in electrolytic cells. Electrical energy is required to induce the electrolysis reaction.