What is a key difference between an electrolytic cell and a voltaic cell

A.

The anode is assigned the negative charge.

B.

The anode is assigned the positive charge.

C.

The electrodes are connected with a wire.

D.

The electrons move from the anode to the cathode.

E.

There are two half-reactions.

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Andrea Shields

25 December, 08:14

What is a key difference between an electrolytic cell and a voltaic cell

A.

The anode is assigned the negative charge.

B.

The anode is assigned the positive charge.

C.

The electrodes are connected with a wire.

D.

The electrons move from the anode to the cathode.

E.

There are two half-reactions.

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Burns · Answer 1

the answer would be D, but if your on Plato the correct answer so E!

Alex Kane · Answer 2

In electrolytic cell, the anode is assigned to the positive electrode while in voltaic cell, cathode is assigned to the positive electrode.

In electrolytic cell, electron flow from cathode to anode while in voltaic cell, electrons flow from anode to cathode.

So your answer would be D

What is a key difference between an electrolytic cell and a voltaic cellA.The anode is assigned the negative charge.B.The anode is assigned the positive charge.C.The electrodes are connected with a wire.D.The electrons move from the anode to the cathode.E.There are two half-reactions.