Q38 P
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Why is silver used in jewellery and other decorative objects?
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Silver used in jewellery and other decorative objects because of its several properties.
1Step 1: Ductility definition
Ductility is the attribute or state of being ductile; specifically, a material's ability to alter shape.
2Step 2: Silver Property
It is found to be ductile enough and flexible enough to cut and formed into different shapes or purposes and it is also highly lustrous.
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