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What is the role of electroplating in corrosion prevention?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Using materials

Question

A. To create a thicker layer of metal on the surface.
B. To provide a protective layer of a more reactive metal.
C. To change the color of the metal.
D. To increase the weight of the metal.

Answer

The correct option is To provide a protective layer of a more reactive metal.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain how barrier coatings such as grease, paint and electroplating prevent corrosion. (Chemistry only) in the subtopic Corrosion and its prevention.

Explanation

The correct option is To provide a protective layer of a more reactive metal.. To provide a protective layer of a more reactive metal. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how barrier coatings such as grease, paint and electroplating prevent corrosion. (Chemistry only). This belongs to the subtopic Corrosion and its prevention within Using materials, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Corrosion and its prevention.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Barrier Coatings

Students often think that barrier coatings completely stop corrosion rather than just slowing it down.

Emphasize that barrier coatings like grease, paint, and electroplating create a protective layer that reduces exposure to air and water, thus slowing down the corrosion process.

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