Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 6 - No. 27)

During the electroplating of iron with zinc, which of the following is correct regarding the iron object?
It acts as the anode, and it is where zinc is deposited.
It acts as the cathode, and zinc ions are reduced on its surface.
It acts as the cathode, and it dissolves.
It is the electrolyte

Explanation

The object to be plated (iron) is the cathode where zinc is reduced and deposited

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