Electrolytic cell

Electrolytic cell is a type of cell that uses electricity to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction. It is often used in electrolysis, the decomposition of compounds using electricity.

Overview

An Electrolytic cell consists of two electrodes: an anode and a cathode, submerged in an electrolyte. The electrodes are connected to a power source, providing the electrical energy necessary for the reaction. The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs, and the cathode is the electrode where reduction occurs.

Operation

When the power source is turned on, ions in the electrolyte are attracted to the electrodes of opposite charge. This movement of ions constitutes the electric current. At the anode, oxidation occurs as ions lose electrons to the electrode. At the cathode, reduction occurs as ions gain electrons from the electrode.

Applications

Electrolytic cells are used in various industrial processes, such as electroplating, electrorefining, and the production of chlorine and sodium hydroxide.

See also

• Galvanic cell
• Electrochemistry
• Redox reaction

References

Electrolytic cell Resources
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