Question
Which of the following statements is true about the voltaic cell?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Electrochemistry
2026
MHT CET 2026 (11 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. It converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
- B. It converts electrical energy into chemical energy.
- C. The anode of voltaic cells is positive.
- D. The cathode of voltaic cell is negative.
Answer
A. It converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
Step-by-step solution
A voltaic cell (or galvanic cell) is an electrochemical cell that uses a spontaneous chemical reaction to generate an electric current. Therefore, it converts chemical energy into electrical energy. In a voltaic cell, oxidation occurs at the anode, making it the negative electrode, while reduction occurs at the cathode, making it the positive electrode. An electrolytic cell, on the other hand, converts electrical energy into chemical energy. Answer: It converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
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