NOVELTY - The electrolytic cell (2) comprises a containment vessel, a first electrode, a second electrode, a source of electrical current present in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode, an electrolyte present in fluid communication with the first electrode and the second electrode, a gas, a gas extraction area, a separator (10), and a microorganism. The gas is formed during electrolysis at or near the first electrode. The separator: comprises two stacked plates, and a continuous helical configuration; and directs flow of the electrolyte and the gas.    USE - The electrolytic cell is useful in the production of hydrogen and oxygen, and in dwellings such as homes, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, canneries, and other business facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The compact electrolytic cell is capable of rapidly, efficiently and economically producing the hydrogen and oxygen with high electrolysis and thermal stability, more rapid dissociation, rugged tolerance of high current, constant heat and enhanced performance and without proton exchange membrane degradation, impurities and undesirable side reactions thus preventing the regenerative braking of vehicles or power-plant spin-down, improves the energy utilization efficiency of dwellings, and prevents membrane leakage or rupture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolytic cell (2) comprises a containment vessel, a first electrode, a second electrode, a source of electrical current present in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode, an electrolyte present in fluid communication with the first electrode and the second electrode, a gas, a gas extraction area, a separator (10), and a microorganism. The gas is formed during electrolysis at or near the first electrode. The separator: comprises two stacked plates, and a continuous helical configuration; directs flow of the electrolyte and the gas due to a difference between density of the electrolyte and the combined density of the electrolyte and the gas such that the gas flows in a direction distal to the second electrode; is configured to promote circulation of the electrolyte between the first electrode, the gas extraction area, and the second electrode to provide fresh electrolyte to the first electrode and the second electrode; and retains the microorganism in a desired location. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to allow the polarity of the first electrode and the second electrode to reverse. The first electrode comprises a spring structure for vibration to promote release of nucleated gas from the electrodes, and is configured to vibrate at a rate to promote circulation of the electrolyte. Each stacked plate comprises two inclined surfaces forming a V shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an electrolytic cell.    Electrolytic cell (2)    Container (4)    Electrode (8)    Separator (10)    Flow control feature (18)    Controller. (52)