Question
Question: List out the applications of electric cell....
List out the applications of electric cell.
Solution
There is a special branch of chemistry which deals with the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy and electrical energy into chemical energy which is called electrochemistry.
Complete answer:
Electrolytic cells are also known by the name electrochemical cell which is defined as an electrochemical device which uses electrical energy to facilitate a non-spontaneous redox reaction. The main three primary components of electrolytic cells are: Anode, Cathode and Electrolyte. The non-spontaneous reaction is generally controlled by an external source of current; it would be any battery or cell. When we pass through an external source then decomposition of an electrolytic solution takes place which results in the formation of corresponding gases or metals and this process is known as electrolysis.
There are many applications of electrochemical cells which can be described as follows:
The major use of these cells are they are used in torches, digital cameras, hearing aids, batteries, watch, video games.
These cells are also being used in medical implants in the body.
These cells are also used in the equipment used in satellites and rocket launch.
These cells are small in nature so these are generally used in tiny devices for battery storage.
Hence these are the main uses of electrochemical cells.
Note:
Cathode is said to be electrolyte where reduction occurs. Cathode is considered as negative because the supplied electrical energy to the cell results in the decomposition of chemical compounds whereas an anode in an electrochemistry can be defined as that electrode where oxidation reaction occurs.