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Grade 12th pass8 grade science

Give reasons, why : 1) Silver is used in jewellery. 2) Copper is used in electrical wiring. 3) Sodium is stored in kerosene oil.

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
1) Silver does not corrode and it is malleable and ductile, therefore, it can be used in jewellery. 2) Copper is used in electrical wiring because it is a good conductor of electricity. 3) Sodium has low ignition temperature. It oxidises quickly and bums when exposed to air. It can only be stored in a liquid hydrocarbon like mineral oil or kerosene oil.