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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

What is change in free energy for galvanic cell?

Options:

ΔG = 0

ΔG > 0

ΔG < 0

None of these

Correct Answer:

ΔG < 0

Explanation:

For a galvanic cell, free energy decreases, i.e., ΔG < 0.

Galvanic Cell: a galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell that uses the spontaneous chemical redox reaction to produce electrical energy (an electric potential). Galvanic cells require a negative Gibbs free energy value because this indicates a spontaneous reaction.