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What do you mean by electroplating? Explain.


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The process of depositing a thin layer of the desired metal over a metal object with the help of an electric current is called electroplating.

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Metals like iron which are easily corroded by atmospheric air, moisture, and oxygen are coated with deposits of nickel or chromium which are most resistant to such corrosion by the electroplating method.


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