Which of the following statement(s) differentiate between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell — Electrochemistry Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Galvanic (electrochemical) cells operate via spontaneous redox reactions, whereas electrolytic cells require external power to drive non-spontaneous reactions. In a galvanic cell, the anode is the negative terminal, but in an electrolytic cell, the anode is the positive terminal. However, oxidation always occurs at the anode in both, and Faraday's laws of electrolysis govern the quantitative aspects of both. Therefore, correct answer is A,C.