Voltaic Cells

Definition

A voltaic cell, also known as a galvanic cell, is a type of electrochemical cell where chemical energy is converted into electrical energy by a spontaneous redox reaction.

Related terms

Electrolyte:

A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water.

Electrode:

A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.

Redox Reaction:

A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.