GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. It is an example of what type of matter?
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element
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compound
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mixture
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colloid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of silver and other metal. The alloy doesn’t have a definite ratio of composition. Thus, it’s classified as a mixture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, and no. Real silver is a single metal element. Sterling silver is a compound of two metals, real silver and copper (or another metal).
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