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Cathode/Anode in electrolytic/Galvanic cells (1 Viewer)

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The cathode is positive in Galvanic cells, and the anode is negative. Why is it the other way around in electrolytic cells?
 
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In electrolytic cells, electrical energy is supplied. However in a galvanic cell, electrical energy is produced and so the polarity of the terminals swap for this reason.
 
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