Which of the following statements applies to a galvanic (voltaic) cell but NOT to an…
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Problem
Which of the following statements applies to a galvanic (voltaic) cell but NOT to an electrolytic cell operating with the same redox couple?
(a) The cell potential under standard conditions is positive.
(b) The anode is positive and the cathode is negative.
(c) The mass of the cathode decreases as the cell operates.
(d) An external power source is required to drive the redox reaction.