An electrochemical cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An electrochemical cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy is called:
A. Electrolytic cell
B. Galvanic cell
C. Both B and C
D. Daniel cell
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A galvanic (or voltaic) cell generates electrical energy from a spontaneous chemical reaction. The Daniel cell is a specific, classic type of galvanic cell using zinc and copper electrodes. An electrolytic cell does the reverse, using electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.

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