1.

Write short note:The purity of gold.

Answer»

1. The purity of gold is measured in carats. 

2. Twenty-four carat gold is considered as gold of 100% purity. 

3. 24-carat pure gold is very soft. 100% pure gold bends easily or breaks due to pressure. Therefore, copper or silver is added to gold in the necessary proportion (while making ornaments). 

4. Generally, 22-carat gold is used in making ornaments.

Percentage of goldCarat
100%24
91.66%22
75%18
58.33%14
50%12
41.66%10


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