Which statement describes the energy conversion that occurs in an operating voltaic cell?
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Regents Chemistry June 2026
25 Which statement describes the energy conversion that occurs in an operating voltaic cell?
(1) Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy.
(2) Electrical energy is converted to chemical energy.
(3) Chemical energy is converted to nuclear energy.
(4) Nuclear energy is converted to chemical energy.
Solution:
Voltaic cell produces electricity by converting chemical energy into electrical. It has spontaneous reactions. Battery is an example of voltaic cell.
An electrolytic cell needs energy to run. It has nonpontanous reactions. Electroplating is an example of an electrolytic cell.
Choice 1 is the correct answer.
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