Question

what is electrolytic cell​

Answer 1

An electrolytic cell is an electrochemical cell that drives a non-spontaneous redox reaction through the application of electrical energy. They are often used to decompose chemical compounds, in a process called electrolysis—the Greek word lysis means to break up

Answer 2

These electrodes are dipped in and electrolytic solution containing cations and anions. when current is supplied the ions move towards electrodes of opposite polarity and simultaneous reduction and oxidation takes place .