State reasons for the following:
Some Silver is added to pure gold for making ornaments.

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Solution

Gold is one of the most ductile and malleable metals.
The Gold used in the making jewellery is alloyed with Silver and Copper.
The making of this alloy makes the Gold harder than pure gold but the golden colour is retained.
Therefore, some Silver is added to pure Gold for making ornaments.

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