Cathode/Anode in electrolytic/Galvanic cells (1 Viewer)

[planino]

The cathode is positive in Galvanic cells, and the anode is negative. Why is it the other way around in electrolytic cells?

 

[BagOFyarn]

In electrolytic cells, electrical energy is supplied. However in a galvanic cell, electrical energy is produced and so the polarity of the terminals swap for this reason.