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Define electroplating. List any three uses of it.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 30 Jan, 2014, 10:11: AM
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The method of coating one metal with another using an electric current is called electroplating.

Uses:

i) Metals that corrode easily can be protected by coating them with a metal that does not corrode easily.

ii) An attractive and shiny appearance  is given to the objects made of iron or steel.

iii) Ornaments made of a cheap metal are coated with a more expensive metal to make them look more attractive.

Answered by | 30 Jan, 2014, 12:11: PM

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