Electrolytic Cells

[Mr. Study]

Hello,

Would anyone be able to tell me how they are contructed and operated?

I would love sources but they're not essential.

Thanks!

[b^3]

So basically in electrolyic cells we are applying an external power source to push the electrons in the oppositve direction, so that other reactions occur, such as plating metals or producing some of the highly reactive metals in their solid form. Instead of converting chemical energy to electrical energy (as in galvanic cells) we are converting electrical energy to chemical energy.

This thread may be of interest. Re: Electrolytic Cells and Galvanic Cells, Anode & cathode charges

[scocliffe09]

Try this for an example and explanation of electrolysis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0V4MBKQXjs

[Mr. Study]

Ah! Thank you so much! The text and video really do help!

Thank you again!