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R3.2 Electrochemical cells

The chemistry of primary and secondary (rechargeable) voltaic cells are covered in this section which also covers the electrolysis of molten electrolytes in electrolytic cells. Voltaic cells involves spontaneous reactions whereas electrolytic cells involve non-spontaneous reactions. In both voltaic and electrolytic cells oxidation occurs at the anode and the construction of voltaic and electrolytic cells together...

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