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Solution Each point: 1 Mark 1. 24-carat gold is pure and very soft. As such, it cannot be used for making gold ornaments.
2. 22-carat gold is an alloy of gold containing a small amount of copper or silver. Therefore, it is hard and more ductile as compared to pure gold. So, the ornaments are generally made from 22-carat gold.
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