electroplating Flashcards
1
Q
define electroplating
A
Using electrolysis to deposit a thin layer of metal onto another metal
2
Q
what is electroplating used fo
A
to improve a metal’s appearance or corrosion resistance.
3
Q
what is the cathode
A
the iron or steel object
4
Q
what is the anode
A
the plating metal
5
Q
what does the electrolyte contain
A
ions of the plating metal
6
Q
the more reactive a metal…
A
the readier it oxidises and the quicker it rusts
