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What are the favourable qualities given to gold when it is alloyed with copper or silver for the purpose of making ornaments?

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What are the favourable qualities given to gold when it is alloyed with copper or silver for the purpose of making ornaments?

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Pure gold is highly malleable and soft. When it is alloyed with copper or silver it becomes hard and strong and can be moulded into various shapes.

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Chapter 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure - Short Answer Questions [Page 15]

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NCERT Exemplar Science Exemplar [English] Class 9
Chapter 2 Is Matter Around Us Pure
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