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Give scientific reasons.

Ornaments are generally not made from 24-carat gold.

● 24-carat gold has 100% purity.


● It is very soft (strong ductile property).


● If ornaments made of soft metal they can break and bend easily.


That’s why ornaments are generally not made from 24-carat gold.


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