Question

Which is not a reason for electroplating?
(a) decorative purposes
(b) prevent rust and corrosion
(c) to make the metal stronger
(d) all of the above​

Answer 1

b) prevent rust and corrosion

Answer 2

(C) To make the metal stronger is not a reason for electroplating.

• The process of electroplating is basically the covering of an item with a metal. It is done to prevent corrosion.
• Sometimes electroplating is done to decorate the items so that it loos beautiful and attractive.
• We know electroplating is done to prevent rust and corrosion but it does not make the metal stronger, it helps to protect the metal.

Write some uses of electroplating?

• In different factories, electroplating is commonly used for machinery parts.
• It is also used in jewellery shops, car parts, and even mobile phones.
• It acts as a protective barrier for iron and steel and increases its longivity.