_________ plating is done on objects such as car parts, bath taps, kitchen gas burners, bicycle handlebars, wheel rims because of its shiny appearance

Chromium

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Nickel

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Carbon

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Solution

The correct option is A Chromium
Chromium plating is done on many objects such as car parts, bath taps, kitchen gas burners, bicycle handlebars, wheel rims and many others.Electroplating is one of the most common applications of chemical effects of electric current.The main advantage of chromium plating is chromium has a shinyappearance. It does not corrode. It resists scratches.

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Q. Why is chromium plated on objects like car parts, bath taps, kitchen gas burners, bicycle handlebars, wheel rims etc.?

Q. Why is chromium plating done on many objects such as car parts, bath taps etc.? Why is steel not preferred as a car part or a bath tap?

Q. Assertion:Chromium plating is done on many objects like car parts, wheel rims and bath taps.
Reason:The chromed layer can be decorative, provide corrosion resistance, ease cleaning procedures, or increase surface hardness.

(a) What is meant by electroplating? What is the purpose of electroplating?
(b) Which properties of chromium metal make it suitable for electroplating it on car bumpers, bath taps and bicycle handlebars, etc., made of iron?

Why does a brand new bicycle have shining handlebar and wheel rims? What will happen if these are accidentally scratched?

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