Question

What is the purpose of electroplating?

• A. To apply a coating of a metal that is normally too reactive to use commercially.
• B. To apply a coating of a cheap metal to protect an expensive metal.
• C.

  To always produce a cheaper metal article.

• D.

  To apply an even, thin layer of one metal over another metal.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B

To apply a coating of a cheap metal to protect an expensive metal.

D

To apply an even, thin layer of one metal over another metal.

Electroplating is the process of using an electric current to make a thin metal coating on another metal for either decorative or protective purposes.