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Which conversion of energy always occurs in a voltaic cell?

(1) light energy to chemical energy
(2) electrical energy to chemical energy
(3) chemical energy to light energy
(4) chemical energy to electrical energy

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The correct answer is option 4. The conversion of energy is from chemical to electrical energy. Voltaic cells are driven by a spontaneous reaction that produces an electric current. Voltaic cells are a type of electrochemical cell.
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