The percentage of silver in german silver is:

2.0 %

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10 %

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20 %

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zero

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Solution

The correct option is D zero
German silver is a copper alloy with nickel and often zinc. The usual formulation is 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc. german silver is named for its silvery appearance but it contains no elemental silver unless plated.

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