Question

Define electroplating. Write any two uses of electroplating.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Electroplating is the process of applying a metal coating on another piece of metal (or another conductive surface) through an electro-deposition process mainly 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.

In electroplating, the deposited metal becomes part of the existing product with the plating/coating.

Uses-1.To increase the resistance to corrosion of the coated metal. 2.To improve the hardness and physical appearance of the article. 3.To increase the decorative and commercial values of the article. 4.To increase resistance to chemical attack.