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What is galvanisation?
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Solution
Iron is usually protected from rust by the sacrificial shielding technique. Zinc is typically used to coat iron surfaces because it is more reactive (more electropositive) than iron. Galvanisation is the process by which a thin layer of zinc is deposited on the iron surface.
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Chapter 3: Electrochemistry - REVIEW EXERCISES [Page 187]
