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This question is about chemical reactions and electricity.0 7 . 1 Electrolysis and chemical cells both involve chemical reactions and electricity.Explain the difference between the processes in electrolysis and in a chemical cell.[2 marks

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This question is about chemical reactions and electricity.0 7 . 1 Electrolysis and chemical cells both involve chemical reactions and electricity.Explain the difference between the processes in electrolysis and in a chemical cell.[2 marks

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In both electrolysis and chemical cells, chemical reactions and electricity are involved, but the processes are different.

  1. Electrolysis: This is a process where electrical energy is used to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction. In other words, electricity is used to cause a chemical change. An example of this is the electrolysis of water, where electricity is used to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen gases.

  2. Chemical Cell: This is a device where a spontaneous chemical reaction produces electrical energy. In a chemical cell, the chemical reaction causes the movement of electrons from one substance to another, creating an electric current. An example of this is a battery, where a chemical reaction between the electrolyte and the battery's materials generates electricity.

So, the main difference is that electrolysis uses electrical energy to drive a chemical reaction, while a chemical cell uses a chemical reaction to produce electrical energy.

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