Question

Tin cans, used for storing food, are made by electroplating tin onto iron. Why? *
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Answer 1

Question :-

Tin cans are used for storing food, are made by electroplating tin onto iron. Why ?

Answer :-

→ Tin is a non-reactive metal whereas iron is a reactive metal.

→ If food is stored in an iron container, it might react with iron and get spoiled.

→ Hence, tin is electroplated on iron to make cans used for storing food.

→ Electroplating tin makes the container non-reactive and look better.

Answer 2

Answer:

tin is non reactive metal whearas iron is reactive metal

Explanation:

if you store food in tin it does not react and food will not spoiled

whearas if you store food in electroplating onto

iron it will react and food get spoiled