Question

Write one typical use of the following:

Zinc

Answer 1

Zinc is a metal and can be chemically represented by the symbol $\mathrm{Zn}$.

1. It is typically used for the prevention of Iron from rusting.

[Note: In the presence of air and water the Iron gets converted into its hydrated Iron oxides forming rust, and the process is known as rusting. Galvanization involves the use of Zinc and it helps in preventing iron from rusting.]