Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.
Examples of electroplated objects are as follows:
(i) Chromium plating (different parts of cars, buses and motor cycles to give them shiny appearance)
(ii) Gold-plated ornaments.
(iii) Iron coated with a layer of zinc.This protects iron from corrosion and rusting.
(a) The object to be electroplated is taken as _________ electrode. (b) One of the most common applications of chemical effect of electric current is ________. (c) Small amount of a mineral salt present naturally in water makes it a _________ of electricity. (d) Electroplating of ________ is done on objects like water taps and cycle bell to give them a shiny appearance.
The process of depositing a layer of any desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called .....................
..................... plating is done to make the object scratch proof and appear shiny.