Electroplating Flashcards
1
Q
What is the negative electrode in electroplating?
A
The metal you want to coat
2
Q
What is the positive electrode in electroplating and why?
A
The metal you are plating it with
> to keep the solution ‘topped up’
3
Q
What must the electrolyte contain?
A
The ions of the metal you want to plate the cathode with
4
Q
What are 2 uses of electroplating?
A
> decorating jewellery as is cheaper than the solid metal
> improving conductivity of a metal
-copper
5
Q
What does electroplating do?
A
It uses electrolysis to coat the surface of one metal with another metal
