Multiple choice

Coating of iron with zinc is known as

  1. galvanization

  2. electroplating

  3. ionization

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Galvanization is the specific process of coating iron or steel with zinc to prevent rusting. The zinc acts as a sacrificial metal, corroding in place of the iron. Electroplating is a broader term that can coat any metal onto another surface.