The process of depositing a thin layer of desired metal over another metal by passing an electric current through some electrolyte is called as ?
A
electroplating
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B
oxidation
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C
electrotyping
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D
electric shielding.
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Solution
The correct option is B electroplating Electroplating is the process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of another metal by means of process which is known as Electrolysis. The electroplated coating is usually no more than .002 inch (.05 mm) thick.