Is it true that electroplating is basically used to prevent the corrosion of metal for decorative purposes?

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

True

False

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

The above statement is True.
Corrosion is a process of slowly eating up metals by gas and water vapours present in the atmosphere due to the formation of certain compounds like oxide, sulphides, carbonate, etc. Electroplating is based on the process of electrolysis which is the decomposition of a compound from its solution by passing a current through the electrolyte. Electroplating is the process of plating a metal on the surface of the other by hydrolysis, providing a protective barrier on the anode, which gives a glossy appearance. Giving a protective barrier to the metal, in fact, is for corrosion resistance.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity