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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy in
Options
A electrolytic cells
B voltaic cells
Correct Answer
C cathode
D anode
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Voltaic (galvanic) cells use spontaneous chemical reactions to produce electrical energy. Electrolytic cells do the opposite, using electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous reactions.

Hint

Think about batteries.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1006 of 1872
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