Chemistry GCSE
Electroplating
What Electroplating means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Electroplating
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Reference: AQA
A method that coats a metal with another metal using electrolysis, also improving appearance and conductivity.
Topics that use Electroplating
- Corrosion and its prevention (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Corrosion resistance
- Surface protection
- Barrier protection
- Corrosion
- Galvanising
- Oxide layers
- Reactivity of metals
- Rusting
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