Question

What is meant by electroplating? What is the purpose of electroplating?

Answer 1

Explanation:

the process of depositing a layer of any desired metal or another material by means of electricity is called electroplating

★Purpose of electroplating★

• ⭐ electroplating of silver or gold is done on less expensive metals by jewellery
• ⭐ iron parts in Bridges and automobiles are plated with zinc to protect from corrosion
• ⭐ chromium playing is done on car parts,wheeltrims,bath taps etc to get shiny appearances and to resist scratches
• ⭐tin cans for storing food are made by electroplating tin on to iron

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Answer 2

Electroplating

Explanation:

The most common industrial application of chemical effects of electric current is electroplating.

Electroplating is a process in which electric current to passed in order to coat the electrode with a thin layer of cations.

So the item that needs to be coated is placed as the electrode and the electrolyte will contain the metal that acts as the coating. When electricity is passed through it, the electrolyte will separate into cations and anions and the cation will deposit on the electrode.

Uses: Aesthetic reasons, Protection from oxidation.