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Give reasons:
Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
Give a reason for the following:
Silver, gold and platinum are used to make jewellery.
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Solution
- Gold, silver, and platinum are the least reactive metals. They do not react with air, water, acids, alkalis, or other gases in the environment, so their shine lasts for years.
- Due to their bright lustre and resistance to corrosion, gold, silver, and platinum are used to make jewellery.
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