Quick electrochemistry question, PLEASE ANSWER SOON

[hs2013]

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So for a galvanic cell electrons flow from anode to cathode, so reduction takes place at the cathode and oxidation takes place in a anode.

BUT how does it work for a electrolytic cell?

Is it that the electrons flow from cathode to anode or does it work the same way, and that oxidation still takes place at anode and reduction still takes place at cathode but the anode is positive and cathode is negative in an electrolytic cell?

 

[deleted407021]

SDN isn't for HW help. Sorry.🙁

 

[bearded frog]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolytic_cell

you're welcome OP

 

[Gotmedical]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=difference+between+electrolytic+cell+and+galvanic+cell

tl;dr. Sign convention is reversed, nomenclature the same.

 

[chocolatethunder]

Youtube videos.

 

[ttt92]

Oxidation always happens at the anode, even in electrolytic cells. It's just this time, the reaction is unfavorable and it requires energy to get the electrons flowing.

 

[supermintyfresh]

Just always remember your animals: Red Cat, An Ox! Reduction at the cathode, and anode = oxidation.

@ttt92 is correct, the polarities change but not the location of the reactions.

 

[Ismet]

Closing. SDN is not for homework help.