Question

31. What is meant by electroplating? What is the purpose of electroplating?
Which properties of chromium metal make it suitable for electroplating it on car
bumpers, bath taps etc. made of iron​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The chromium is extremely resistant to corrosion and rusting. That's why chromium plating on metal objects, increases the overall durability of the metal object. The chromium metal has a very shiny silver like appearance. That's why chromium plating makes the metal objects a lot more beautiful.

Answer 2

Electroplating is the process of plating one metal onto another by hydrolysis, most commonly for decorative purposes or to prevent corrosion of a metal. There are also specific types of electroplating such as copper plating, silver plating, and chromium plating. ... The surface can be a metal or even plastic.