General Chemistry - Galvanic and Electrolytic Cells
Here is a quick comparison of galvanic and electrolytic cells.
In a galvanic cell, the type of redox reaction is spontaneous. In an electrolytic cell, the type of redox reaction is non-spontaneous.
In a galvanic cell, electron flow is created. In an electrolytic cell, electron flow is required.
In a galvanic cell, the site of oxidation is the anode. In an electrolytic cell, the site of oxidation is the anode.
In a galvanic cell, the site of reduction is the cathode. In an electrolytic cell, the site of reduction is the cathode.
In a galvanic cell, the positive electrode is the cathode. In an electrolytic cell, the positive electrode is the anode.
In galvanic cell, the negative electrode is the anode. In an electrolytic cell, the negative electrode is the cathode.
In a galvanic cell, the flow of electrons is from anode to cathode. In an electrolytic cell, the flow of electrons is from anode to cathode.
In a galvanic cell, the type of redox reaction is spontaneous. In an electrolytic cell, the type of redox reaction is non-spontaneous.
In a galvanic cell, electron flow is created. In an electrolytic cell, electron flow is required.
In a galvanic cell, the site of oxidation is the anode. In an electrolytic cell, the site of oxidation is the anode.
In a galvanic cell, the site of reduction is the cathode. In an electrolytic cell, the site of reduction is the cathode.
In a galvanic cell, the positive electrode is the cathode. In an electrolytic cell, the positive electrode is the anode.
In galvanic cell, the negative electrode is the anode. In an electrolytic cell, the negative electrode is the cathode.
In a galvanic cell, the flow of electrons is from anode to cathode. In an electrolytic cell, the flow of electrons is from anode to cathode.
