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What metals are commonly alloyed with gold in jewellery?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Using materials

Question

  1. A. Silver, copper, or zinc
  2. B. Iron, nickel, or lead
  3. C. Aluminium, magnesium, or tin
  4. D. Titanium, chromium, or cobalt

Answer

Silver, copper, or zinc

Explanation

Gold jewellery is usually alloyed with metals such as silver, copper, or zinc to enhance its properties.

Common mistake

Common Mistake in Gold Alloys

Students often state that gold jewellery is made of pure gold without mentioning that it is usually alloyed with other metals.

Emphasize that gold jewellery typically contains gold alloyed with metals such as silver, copper, or zinc to enhance its properties.

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