Question

Some metals corrode very readily. Metals from which groups might be used to provide a protective coating? Justify the answer

Answer 1

Explanation:

Cadmium, nickel, chromium, and silver are sometimes used as protective platings. Metals have a wide range of corrosion resistance. The most active metals (i.e., those that tend to lose electrons easily)--such as magnesium and aluminum--corrode easily and are listed at the top of Table 2-1.