What is electroplating in Igcse?

 What is electroplating in Igcse?

• Electroplating is a process where the surface of one metal is coated with a layer of a different metal.
• The anode is made from the pure metal used for coating.
• The cathode is the object to be electroplated.
• The electrolyte is an aqueous solution of a soluble salt of the pure metal at the anode.