AP EAMCET201921 Apr 2019Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Identify the metal which is not common to German silver and brass.
Options
- ACu
- BZn
- CFe
- DNi
Correct answer
C. Fe
Step-by-step solution
Composition of German silver is Zinc (Z n)= about 35 % Copper ( Cu )= about 50 % Nickel ( Ni )= about 15 % While brass contain mainly : Zinc ( Zn 30 % ) and copper ( Cu 70 % ) and some quantity of nickel (Ni). Therefore, metal nickel (Ni) is not common to German silver and brass. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.