Question
Copper is added to silver to
- Weaken silver
- Make it more durable
- Make it stronger
- Both Make it more durable and Make it stronger
Hint:
Metals are mixed with other metals to make alloys which are stronger.
The correct answer is: Both Make it more durable and Make it stronger
- Silver sterling is a an alloy where silver is mixed with copper,
- It is more durable and strong than pure silver.
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