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In a process named for these components, a desmut (“de-smut”) solution is used to clean a surface before it is passivated with a thick, porous oxide layer that allows for easy dye application. The [emphasize] coating (-5[1])of galvanized steel acts as one of these components to prevent corrosion. Ships often use zinc as a “sacrificial” one of these components. (-5[1])One of these components continuously dissolves to provide the coating material in electroplating. (10[1])Metals that have a lower reduction potential will tend (10[1])to act as one of these components, which electrons flow away (10[1])from (-5[1])in a galvanic cell. For 10 points, name this electrode (-5[1])often (-5[1])paired (10[1])with a cathode. (10[1])■END■ (10[4])

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