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0 3 Gold is mixed with other metals to make jewellery.

Figure 2 shows the composition of different carat values of gold.

Figure 2

0 3 . 1 What is the percentage of gold in 12 carat gold?

[1 mark]

Tick one box.

12 % 30 % 50 % 80 %

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0 3 . 2 Give the percentage of silver in 18 carat gold.

[1 mark]

Use Figure 2 to answer this question.

Percentage = %

0 3 . 3 Suggest two reasons why 9 carat gold is often used instead of pure gold to make
jewellery.
[2 marks]

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Question 3

AO /
Question Answers Extra information Mark
Spec. Ref.
AO3/2a
03.1 50 1 4.10.3.2

03.2 5% 1 AO2/2
4.1.1.1
4.10.3.2

03.3 any two from: 2

AO1/1
• cost (9carat is cheaper)
4.2.2.7
• pure gold is soft 4.10.3.2
or
24 carat gold is soft
or
9 carat gold is harder allow 9 carat gold is stronger
allow gold is an alloy in 9
carat gold
• can change the colour

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