The reaction in Galvanic Cell is:

Correct answer: A. Spontaneous

  • A. Spontaneous
  • B. Non-spontaneous
  • C. Irreversible
  • D. Endothermic

Explanation

The correct option is A. The galvanic cell acts as a device that simultaneously undergoes oxidation and reduction reactions. These reactions are used to convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Ideally, the battery will include two electrodes. One of these electrodes, the cathode, will be the positively charged electrode, and the other will be the anode, the negatively charged electrode. During the oxidation-reduction reaction, the galvanic cell uses the energy transfer between electrons to convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Therefore, the reaction in the galvanic battery does not provide external energy, which is why we can say that the reaction in the galvanic battery is inherently spontaneous.

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