A spontaneous reaction is for a galvanic cell as a non spontaneous reaction is for
Correct answer: C. Electrolytic cell
- A. Nelson's cell
- B. Down's cell
- C. Electrolytic cell
- D. Daniel cell
Explanation
This is the correct answer. In an electrolytic cell, a non-spontaneous reaction is forced to occur by the application of an external electrical potential. It's the counterpart to a galvanic cell where spontaneous reactions generate electrical energy.A spontaneous reaction in a galvanic cell is analogous to a non-spontaneous reaction in an electrolytic cell.In a galvanic cell, spontaneous chemical reactions occur, and the cell generates electrical energy. The process is driven by the tendency of the chemical reactions to occur spontaneously, resulting in the flow of electrons from the anode to the cathode.On the other hand, in an electrolytic cell, a non-spontaneous reaction is driven by the application of an external electrical potential. Electrical energy is used to drive a non-spontaneous redox reaction that would not occur spontaneously under standard conditions.So, the correct answer is: c. Electrolytic cell
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