Question

State on what special properties the use of each of these metals depends:

zinc

Answer 1

Zinc:

1. Zinc has a strong electropositive character, so it is used for coating iron and steel sheets to prevent them from rusting and this process is known as galvanization.
2. Due to strong electropositive nature, it forms `Zn^(+2)` ions, so it is used to make dry cell containers which act as negative electrode.
3. Zinc act as a reducing agent for many organic reductions and these reductions are employed in manufacturing drugs, dyes.