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Which of the following is a characteristic of an electrolytic cell?
Options
A Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy.
B The cell reaction is spontaneous.
C Electrical energy is used to drive a non-spontaneous reaction.
Correct Answer
D It is also known as a galvanic cell.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An electrolytic cell uses an external source of electrical energy to force a non-spontaneous redox reaction to occur, converting electrical energy into chemical energy.

Hint

This is the type of cell used for processes like electroplating.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1363 of 1872
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