Question

Tin cans, used for storing food are made by electroplating:

• A. Chromium onto tin
• B. Iron onto tin
• C. Tin onto iron
• D. Chromium onto iron

Answer 1

The correct option is C Tin onto iron

Tin cans, used for storing food, are made by electroplating tin onto the iron. Tin is less reactive than iron. Thus, food does not come into contact with iron and is protected from getting spoilt.