Chapter 8, Problem 8.82E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the movement of $I_{+}$ and $I_{-}$ in a galvanic cell and in an electrolytic cell is towards the cathode or the anode is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Galvanic cell and electrolytic cell are types of electrochemical cells. Galvanic cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy while the electrolytic cell converts electrical energy into chemical energy.