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What is electrolytic cell? Explain with daigram?

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Definition

Electrolytic cell is a type of electrochemical cell in which electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.

Parts and Working

●》Consume electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous redox reactions.

●》Contain positively charged anode and negatively charged cathode.

●》Feature non-spontaneous cell reactions.

●Electrolytic cells are used for the electrolysis of certain compounds.

●》The electrolyte provides the medium for the exchange of electrons between the cathode and the anode.

●》Commonly used electrolytes in electrolytic cells include water (containing dissolved ions) and molten sodium chloride.

Applications of Electrolytic Cells

● The primary application of electrolytic cells is for the production of oxygen gas and hydrogen gas from water.

● They are also used for the extraction of aluminium from bauxite.

● Another notable application of electrolytic cells is in electroplating, which is the process of forming a thin protective layer of a specific metal on the surface of another metal.

● The electrorefining of many non-ferrous metals is done with the help of electrolytic cells.

● Such electrochemical cells are also used in electrowinning processes.

● It can be noted that the industrial production of high-purity copper, high-purity zinc, and high-purity aluminium is almost always done through electrolytic cells.

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