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Question
Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.
Solution
Examples of electroplated objects are as follows:
- Chromium plating is done on different parts of cars, buses and motor cycles to give them a shiny appearance.
- A fine layer of gold is deposited on the silver ornaments and they are called gold-plated ornaments.
- Iron used in constructing a building is coated with a layer of zinc. This protects iron from corrosion and rusting.
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