Define : Galvanic cell or voltaic cell. - Vidyadip

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Define : Galvanic cell or voltaic cell.

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Galvanic or voltaic cell : An electrochemical cell which is used to produce electrical energy by a spontaneous chemical reaction inside it is called an electrochemical cell. In this chemical energy is converted into electrical energy.
Example : Daniell cell.

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