Distinguish between galvanic cell and electrolytic cell.

1.	Distinguish between galvanic cell and electrolytic cell.
Answer» Galvanic Cell 1. It is a device in which a spontaneous chemical reaction generates an electric current. 2. It converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It is commonly known as Battery. 3. e.g., Daniel cell, Dry cell. 4. A salt bridge is used in this. Electrolytic cell 1. It is a device in which an electric current from an external source drives a non spontaneous reaction 2. It converts electrical energy into chemical energy. 3. e.g., Electrolysis of molten NaCI. 4. Na salt bridge is used.

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Galvanic Cell

1. It is a device in which a spontaneous chemical reaction generates an electric current.

2. It converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It is commonly known as Battery.

3. e.g., Daniel cell, Dry cell.

4. A salt bridge is used in this.

Electrolytic cell

1. It is a device in which an electric current from an external source drives a non spontaneous reaction

2. It converts electrical energy into chemical energy.

3. e.g., Electrolysis of molten NaCI.

4. Na salt bridge is used.

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