Electrolytic Cell

An electrolytic cell is a device that uses electricity to drive a chemical reaction that wouldn’t normally occur on its own. It consists of two electrodes—an anode and a cathode—immersed in an electrolyte solution. When an electric current is applied, the reaction at these electrodes causes substances in the solution to break down or change, often resulting in the production of new materials. This process is used in applications like electroplating, where a layer of metal is deposited onto a surface, and in the production of chemicals like chlorine and hydrogen from water.