NCERT Question 12 (a) - Chapter 3 Class 10 - Metals and Non-Metals

Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by

Give reasons

(a) Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.

 

Answer

(a) Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery because

  • They are very lustrous metals.
  • They are the least reactive metals, hence they do not corrode easily.
  • They are malleable and ductile . Hence, they can be moulded into different ornaments.
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