Question

Gold metal is pure substance. But goldornaments are not ? Explain ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

While gold is a pure element gold ornaments are usually mixed with other elements as copper because:

it is cheaper

it makes the ornament more durable

gold is a brittle substance so mixing with other elements prevent it from breaking easily

Answer 2

Answer:

Gold is an element - a pure substance. Like uranium, or silicon, or oxygen, or lead - gold is its own pure substance. ... Gold used in jewelry is a mixture with such other metals as copper and nickel and Gold is an element - a pure substance. Like uranium, or silicon, or oxygen, or lead - gold is its own pure substance. ... Gold used in jewelry is a mixture with such other metals as copper and nickel.

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