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Chemical Effects of Electric Current — Question 11

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Question 11

Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.

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Some of the common objects around us that are electroplated are:

  1. Car parts, bath taps, kitchen gas burners, bicycle handlebars, wheel rims are electroplated with chromium as it has a shiny appearance.
  2. Ornaments are electroplated with gold or silver.
  3. Tin cans, used for storing food, are made by electroplating tin onto iron.
  4. Bridges and automobiles are made of iron, which can rust easily. Hence, they are electroplated with zinc to protect it from corrosion and rust.