What is the difference between galvanic cell and electrolytic cell?

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Galvanic cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy, while electrolytic cells convert electrical energy into chemical energy.

Galvanic cells are spontaneous and produce electrical energy through a redox reaction
Electrolytic cells are non-spontaneous and require an external source of electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous redox reaction
Galvanic cells have a positive cell potential, while electrolytic cells have a negative cell potential
Examples of galvanic cells include batteries and fuel cells, while examples of electrolytic cells include electroplating and electrolysis
Galvanic cells have an anode and a cathode, while electrolytic cells have a positive electrode (anode) and a negative electrode (cathode)

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