Question

German silver is an alloy of

• A. copper, zinc and silver
• B. copper, zinc and nickel
• C. copper, zinc and tin
• D. manganese, chromium and nickel

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

copper, zinc and nickel

Answer 2

German silver is an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel.

An alloy is a metallic substance composed of two or more metals. Alloys can also be formed from combinations of metals and other elements. German silver is a term for various copper, zinc, and nickel alloys, often even containing lead and tin. German silver is an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel in the ratio of $2: 1: 1.$ It is used in making utensils and resistance coils.

Hence, the correct answer isoption B.