What is Electrolytic Cell? The cell in which the electrical energy is used to cause a non-spontaneous oxidation and reduction reaction is called electrolytic cell. Electrolytic cell converts electrical energy to chemical energy For example 1.Nelson’s cell 2.Down’s cell etc. Do you know: Electrolysis of Sodium Chloride(NaCl) Oxidation &What is Electrolytic Cell? Best ever Chemistry Animated Explanation