Question

German silver contains which of the following metals?

• A. $Cu,Zn$
• B. $Fe,Zn$
• C. $Zn,Fe,Ni$
• D. $Cu,Zn,Ni$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

German silver (nickel silver) is an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel often in the proportions $5:2:2$. It is used in cheap jewellery and cutlery.