A device converting CHEMICAL energy to electrical energy via spontaneous redox is a:
- Heat engine
- Battery charger
- Galvanic (voltaic) cell
- Electrolytic cell
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Correct answer: C. Galvanic (voltaic) cell
Galvanic cell (also called voltaic cell, e.g. Daniell cell): spontaneous chemical reaction generates electrical current.
**Electrolytic cell does the reverse:** electrical energy drives a non-spontaneous reaction.