electrodes

Some Typical Electrodes (or Half-Cells)

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A galvanic cell consists of two half-cells. In other words, a galvanic cell consists of two electrodes dipping into the same or two different electrolytes. There are several types of electrodes. Some commonly used electrodes are: a) Metal-Metal ion electrode A metal-metal ion electrode consists of a metal rod or plate dipping into a solution … Read more

Differences between electrolytic cell and voltaic cell

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1. It is a designed apparatus where electrolysis is carried out. It is an experimental set up or advice where chemical energy is converted into electrical energy. 2. This cell consists of a glass vessel or made up of any suitable plastic material, in which two electrodes are dipped into an electrolyte solution. Two electrodes  … Read more