Which energy conversion occurs in an operating electrolytic cell?(1) chemical energy to electrical

NY Chemistry Regents Exam Jan 2023

Which energy conversion occurs in an operating electrolytic cell? (1) chemical energy to electrical energy

(2) electrical energy to chemical energy

(3) nuclear energy to electrical energy

(4) electrical energy to nuclear energy

Solution: Electrolytic cell requires an input of energy to operate. It converts electrical energy into chemical energy. Choice 2 is the correct answer.