Electrochemical Cells (19.2.1) Flashcards
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• In a galvanic cell (or voltaic cell), electrical energy is produced by separating spontaneously occurring redox reactions into half-cells.
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• In a galvanic cell (or voltaic cell), electrical energy is produced by separating spontaneously occurring redox reactions into half-cells.
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• In an electrolytic cell, electrical energy is used to drive nonspontaneous redox reactions.
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• In an electrolytic cell, electrical energy is used to drive nonspontaneous redox reactions.