In electroplating, the object to be plated is made the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In electroplating, the object to be plated is made the:
A. Cathode
B. Anode
C. Electrolyte
D. Salt bridge
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In electroplating, the object to be electroplated is connected as the cathode, where metal cations in the electrolyte are reduced to metal atoms and deposited as a coating. The anode is usually the plating metal, which oxidizes and dissolves, replenishing the electrolyte. For example, silver plating: cathode is the article, anode is pure silver, electrolyte is AgCN/AgNO₃.

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