Interpretation: The given sentence needs to be completed. Also, the difference of this process and a galvanic cell needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Answer to Problem 39A
The process of electrolysis involves forcing a current through a cell to produce a chemical change that would not otherwise occur.
Explanation of Solution
For a chemical change, electric energy is used in electrolysis process. In electrolysis for a chemical change to take place, an electric current is supplied via a cell. In galvanic cell, an oxidation−reduction reaction occurs to produced electric current by separating the oxidizing agent from the reducing agent.
Electrolysis is used in the production of metals from their ores.
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