Question

why is gold commonly used to make ornaments?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Due to its wonderful qualities and its luster, gold is considered the most important metal in jewellery making. As pure gold is too soft for everyday wear, it is alloyed with a mixture of metals in order to make the gold harder, so it can be used for jewellery.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Gold is generally used to make jewellery as:

1. It is a less reactive metal.
2. It can be easily hammered into very thin sheets.In other words, it is malleable.
3. It can also be given the form of thin wires. In other words, it is ductile.
4. It is also a lustrous metal.