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Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.

The objects are electroplated so as to avoid objects from being corroded. Few of them are shown below:

1) Artificial jewellery items are gold or silver plated. Because gold and silver does not corrode with air.


2) Iron used in constructing a building is coated with a layer of zinc to protect it from rusting.


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