Definitions
- Describing a chemical reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between two substances. - Referring to the study or application of the relationship between electricity and chemical reactions. - Talking about the use of electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.
- Describing a type of electrochemical cell that generates electrical energy from a spontaneous chemical reaction. - Referring to the production of an electric current by the oxidation-reduction reaction of two different metals in an electrolyte. - Talking about the use of galvanic cells in batteries, corrosion protection, and electroplating.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the interaction between electricity and chemical reactions.
- 2Both words involve the transfer of electrons between substances.
- 3Both words have applications in batteries and corrosion protection.
- 4Both words are used in the field of electrochemistry.
What is the difference?
- 1Process: Electrochemical can refer to both spontaneous and non-spontaneous reactions, while galvanic specifically refers to spontaneous reactions.
- 2Scope: Electrochemical is a broader term that encompasses various types of chemical reactions, while galvanic is more specific to the production of electrical energy.
- 3Usage: Electrochemical is a more general term used in various fields, while galvanic is more commonly used in the context of batteries, corrosion protection, and electroplating.
Remember this!
Electrochemical and galvanic are both related to the interaction between electricity and chemical reactions. However, electrochemical is a broader term that encompasses any chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons, while galvanic specifically refers to the production of electrical energy from a spontaneous chemical reaction. While both words have applications in batteries and corrosion protection, galvanic is more commonly used in these contexts.
