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Acknowledge that metal objects are electroplated to enhance their appearance and increase resistance to corrosion.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryElectrochemistryCore content

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This point belongs to Electrolysis, especially Electrolysis outcomes.
You need to be able to acknowledge that metal objects are electroplated to enhance their appearance and increase resistance to corrosion.
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Electroplating involves coating a metal object with a layer of another metal using an electric current.

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State the main purpose of electroplating metal objects.
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