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Electric cell is a device that stores electric energy in the form of chemical energy and delivers electric energy when needed. The electric energy is released when a conductor is connected between the terminals of the cell. The structure of an electric cell is very simple. There are two electrodes which are attached in an electric cell which carry different charges like one has positive charge and the other has negative charge. Both of these electrodes are dipped in the electrolytic solution which is known as electrolyte. When the cell is linked with the external circuits then electricity passes through the electrolyte and a chemical reaction is carried out. The atoms of the electrolyte are dissociated in positive and negative ions. In this way the electric cell acts as the direct source of electricity because of flow of ions.
An electric cell also known as voltaic cell. An electric cell that converts light energy into electrical energy using the photoelectric effect is called a photoelectric or photovoltaic cell, such cells are used in the generation of solar power and are called solar cells.