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Compare and contrast an electrolytic cell with a voltaic cell. Provide one example where both are present in daily life.

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An electrolytic cell functions by a non spontaneous chemical process. Energy is supplied in the form of electricity through a battery to drive the electrochemical process.

A voltaic cell functions by a spontaneous chemical process. Energy or work can be derived from a voltaic cell.

When iron is rusting, a natural voltaic cell is set and the iron is converted to hydrated iron III hydroxide. The set up used for the extraction of sodium metal from brine functions on the basis of electrolysis.

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