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Question

An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when _______

A

$E_{cell} = 0$

B

$E_{cell} > E_{ext}$

C

$E_{ext} > E_{cell}$

D

$E_{cell} = E_{ext}$

Answer

$E_{ext} > E_{cell}$

Explanation

Solution

An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when $E_{ext} > E_{cell}$