Question

Write a short note on electroplating

Answer 1

Electroplating is the process of coating a metal with a thin layer of another metal by electrolysis to improve the metal's resistance to corrosion. Iron articles are electroplated with copper, chromium, tin or nickel for decorative purposes in jewellery, and for the durability of cutlery and motor parts.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Electroplating is basically the process of plating a metal onto the other by hydrolysis mostly to prevent corrosion of metal or for decorative purposes. The process uses an electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to develop a lean coherent metal coating on the electrode