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Voltaic Cells vs. Electrolytic Cells
Voltaic Cell
Electrolytic Cell
Spontaneous reactions
Nonspontaneous reactions
Does not require a battery.
Requires a battery.
Chemical reactions produce electricity. (The redox reactions produce electricity.)
Electricity produces a chemical reaction. (The battery produces a redox reaction.)
Both: Anode undergoes oxidation (an ox) and cathode undergoes reduction (red cat).
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