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Write four differences between galvanic (or electrochemical) cell and electrolytic cell.

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Differences between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell are as follows :
`{:("S.No.","Electrochemical cell","Electrolytic cell"),((i),"It converts chemical energy into electrical energy.","It converts electrical energy into chemical energy."),((ii),"The reaction occurring in cell is spontaneous.","The reactin occuring in cell is non-spontaneous."),((iii),"The two half cells are separated from each other","The two electrodes are placed in the same container."),(,"and connected by means of salt bridge.",),((iv),"Anode is negative while cathode is positive.","Anode is positive while cathode is negative."):}`
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