How can an electrochemical cell be converted into an electrolytic cell ?
Solution
<p>An electrochemical cell can be converted into an electrolytic cell by applying an external potential greater than $E_{\text {cell }}^{\circ}$. The entire cell reaction will be reversed. The oxidised species will be reduced and the reduced species will be oxidised.</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Electrochemistry · Topic: Electrochemical Cells
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