Will electrolysis work on any metal to remove corrosion? Electrolysis will work to a certain extent on all metals. However, ...

Science presenter Jon Chase explains electrolysis. He demonstrates how to electroplate a copper coin with zinc using a nail and dilute hydrochloric acid as the electrolyte. Jon uses an animation ...

uses electrolysis to put a thin layer of a metal onto a metal object. The electrodes used in electroplating are non-inert - they do take part in the electrolysis reactions.