Question

Collect information about electroplating. Make a list of articles in day-to-day life, where this technique is used.

Answer 1

$\bullet$ Electroplating is an art of protecting metal surface from corrosion and giving it pleasant appearance.

$\bullet$ A crude metal is likely top get corroded in an environmental condition which is why electroplating is used.

$\bullet$ It is the application of metallic coating on metallic or non-metallic surfaces through electrolysis.

$\bullet$ It improves the aesthetics of metals and also brings about change in its physical, chemical and mechanical properties.

$Example.$

$⟶$ Chromium plating on automobiles and kitchen appliances.

$⟶$ Plating of gold or silver on less valuable metals in expensive jewellary making.

$⟶$ Plating of $Zn,Mg,Al$ etc. on iron objects to protest from corrosion.

$⟶$ $Cu$ plating in communicating equipment and circuits to increase electrical conductivity.