| Electrochemical Cell | Electrolytic Cell | |
| Energy Conversion | ||
| Spontaneous Chemical Reaction? | ||
| Value of E^{ominus }(positive or negative) |
| Electrochemical Cell | Electrolytic Cell | |
| Energy Conversion | chemical→electrical | electrical→chemical |
| Spontaneous Chemical Reaction? | yes | no |
| Value of E^{ominus }(positive or negative) | positive | negative |