Chapter 19, Problem 57E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The fundamental difference between the electrolytic cell in Figure $\text{19-9}$ and the voltaic cell in Figure $\text{19-6}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The cells that convert either chemical energy of a redox reaction into electrical energy or electrical energy to chemical energy are known as electrochemical cells. There are two types of electrochemical cells, which are, voltaic cell and electrolytic cell.