What is the observation when the opposing external applied potential to an electrochemical cell is greater than the cell’s potential?

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The electrochemical cell stops functioning

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The electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic cell

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The electrochemical cell stops functioning

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Only oxidation reactions occur in the cell

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Only reduction reactions occur in the cell

1.	What is the observation when the opposing external applied potential to an electrochemical cell is greater than the cell’s potential?
A.	The electrochemical cell behaves like an electrolytic cell
B.	The electrochemical cell stops functioning
C.	Only oxidation reactions occur in the cell
D.	Only reduction reactions occur in the cell
Answer» B. The electrochemical cell stops functioning

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