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Which is true about metals used for jewelry, such as platinum and gold? A. They have low flammability. B. They have low reactivity. C. They have high flammability. D. They have high reactivity.

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i think the answer is B. They have low reactivity.Hope this helped (:

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Answer:

B. They have low reactivity

Step-by-step explanation:

Platinum and gold are noble metals used to make jewelry.

As noble metals have little reactivity, they have a greater resistance to undergo oxidation (loss of electrons) and reduction (gain of electrons), even with extreme temperature changes. It is very common to see steel wool oxidize (corrode, change color) in the kitchen, but we hardly see this happening with a gold ring or a platinum watch, for example.

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