chromium plating is done because 1. chromium is cheaper metal 2. gets corrode 3. has shiny appearance 4. does not resist scratches CHOOSE\:THE\:CORRECT\:OPTION

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Q. Chromium has a shiny appearance and lt does not corrode

Q) Instead of taking the trouble of electroplating metals with chromium for making car parts , taps , cycle parts , etc., why are these objects not made up of chromium itself ?

A) This is because chromium is a very expensive metals . It is a metal which does not rust is resistant from scratches and has a shiny appearance . If we use chromium it will be a huge loss and it also be wastage of the resource chromium thus it is preferable to use chromium only for electroplating objects.

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Q. Chromium is a shiny metal that does not corrode. Instead of electroplating iron with chromium, why are sanitary fittings not made of chromium itself?

Q. Chromium plating is done to make the object scratch proof and appear shiny.

Chromium has a shiny appearance and it does not corrode. Then why only a thin coating of it is used instead of using it to make the complete material?

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