Which one of the following statements is true? Select all that apply. A. An electrolytic cell does not require external voltage to operate. B. Reduction occurs at the cathode in a galvanic cell. C.Oxidation occurs at the anode in a galvanic cell but not in an electrolytic cell. D.Oxidation occurs at the cathode in an electrolytic cell. E.When a galvanic cell is recharged, the reverse chemical reaction occurs as when the galvanic cell operates.

Which one of the following statements is true? Select all that apply. A. An electrolytic cell does not require external voltage to operate. B. Reduction occurs at the cathode in a galvanic cell. C.Oxidation occurs at the anode in a galvanic cell but not in an electrolytic cell. D.Oxidation occurs at the cathode in an electrolytic cell. E.When a galvanic cell is recharged, the reverse chemical reaction occurs as when the galvanic cell operates.

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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Chapter13: Electrochemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

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