Multiple choice

German Silver is an alloy of

  1. copper, silver and nickel

  2. silver, copper and aluminium

  3. zinc, copper and nickel

  4. silver, zinc and nickel
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C Correct answer
Explanation

German Silver is actually a copper-nickel-zinc alloy despite its name containing no silver. It's called 'German Silver' or 'Nickel Silver' because of its silver-like appearance. This alloy is corrosion-resistant and used for coins, musical instruments, and silverware as an economical alternative to actual silver.

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