write a report on reactivity on metals how it helps in electroplating and galvanisation process
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The reactivity series allow us to predict how metals will react.A more reactive metals will displace a less reactive metal from a compound.Rusting is an oxidation reaction.
MOST REACTIVE
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potassium
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sodium
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lithium
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calcium
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magnesium
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aluminium
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zinc
↓
iron
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copper
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silver
↓
gold
↓
least reactive
Galvanization is a method of rust prevention.The iron or steel object is coated in a thin layer of zinc.This stops oxygen & water reaching the metal underneath but the zinc also acts as a sacrificial metal.Zinc is more reactive than iron.so it oxidizes in presence of the iron object.
Electroplating is the application of a metal coating to a metallic or other conducting surface by electrochemical methods.
Thus a less reactive metals coats a more reactive metal.
MOST REACTIVE
↓
potassium
↓
sodium
↓
lithium
↓
calcium
↓
magnesium
↓
aluminium
↓
zinc
↓
iron
↓
copper
↓
silver
↓
gold
↓
least reactive
Galvanization is a method of rust prevention.The iron or steel object is coated in a thin layer of zinc.This stops oxygen & water reaching the metal underneath but the zinc also acts as a sacrificial metal.Zinc is more reactive than iron.so it oxidizes in presence of the iron object.
Electroplating is the application of a metal coating to a metallic or other conducting surface by electrochemical methods.
Thus a less reactive metals coats a more reactive metal.
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