How is electroplating done?

Answer 1

ions of one metal are reduced onto a cathode made of a different metal

Answer 2

the metal on which electroplating is to be done is taken as cathode ( negative electrode) . the metal of which electroplating is to be done is taken as anode ( positive electrode) and the salt solution of the metal of which electroplating is to be done is taken as electrolyte .

example-

if we want to electroplate iron with copper then iron is taken as cathode and copper is taken as anode and electrolyte is copper sulphate.Electroplating is the process of plating one metal onto another by hydrolysis, most commonly for decorative purposes. This is done through the use of copper in a copper sulfate bath.

Answer 3

Electroplating is done by passing an electric current through a solution containing metal ions, which are attracted to and deposited onto a conductive object. The object to be plated is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply and the metal to be deposited is connected to the positive terminal. As the current passes through the solution, the metal ions are reduced and deposited onto the object, forming a thin layer of metal plating.