Single Choice

Ornaments are usually made up of ____________ gold.

A$$22$$ carat
Correct Answer
B$$24$$ carat
C$$21$$ carat
D$$26$$ carat

Solution

Ornaments made from 24-carat gold are very rare since pure gold is very soft and is prone to wear and tear upon usage. Hence 22-carat gold is generally used which contains a slight amount of copper, silver and other metals in order to impart wear resistance and at the same time retain its elegance


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Metals and Non - metals

Give reasons. (a) Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery. (b) Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil. (c) Aluminium is a highly reactive metal, yet it is used to make utensils for cooking. (d) Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.

Metals and Non - metals

Which of the following property is generally not shown by metals (except some metals)?

Metals and Non - metals

In Fig you find that the bulb glows when an iron nail is placed between two ends of wire. Complete the following sentences on the bases of this fact. __________is a metal. Metals are good_________ of electricity.

Metals and Non - metals

Give reasons: NaCl is not a conductor of electricity in solid state whereas is does conduct electricity in aqueous solution as well as in molten state.

Metals and Non - metals

____________ is the metal existing in liquid form at ordinary temperatures.

Metals and Non - metals

Which of the following metal does not conduct electricity?

Metals and Non - metals

Which is the best conductor of electricity?

Metals and Non - metals

Which of the following is a property of non-metals?

Metals and Non - metals

An element that is relatively strong is relatively:

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