Question

Collect information about electroplating. Make alist of articles is day to day life where this technique is used.

Answer 1

.To improve/alter their appearance : The shining handles of bicycles and bath taps.This is done by electroplating them with chromium or nickel.Similarly,articles of base metals are often coated with precious metals to make them look more attractive

.To provide a protective/strenthining coating: We often find a chromium plating on bath taps,car bumbers,bicycle handles and wheel rims so on.The chromium deposit not only provides a shiny appearance but also helps to avoid corrosion and effects of 'wear and tear' and stratches.

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