Question

A jeweller wishes to electroplate a nickel with silver. 1_ What electrolyte could be used? 2_ Why is silver plating so popular?

Answer 1

1. SODIUM ARGENTOCYNIDE
2. This is because it do not corrode easily

Answer 2

Answer:

1. In electroplating with silver, silver cyanide is used in the electrolyte rather than other compounds of silver such as silver nitrate, AgNO3, because the cyanide ion, CN-, reacts with silver ion, Ag+, to form the complex ion Ag(CN) -.
2. SILVER PLATING –An Engineering Finish Gaining in Popularity Within Various Industries. ... Due to the current increases in the cost of other precious metals such as gold, palladium and rhodium, silver is a cost-effective alternative precious metal for various electrical, thermal and mechanical applications

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