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Use a magnet, iron is magnetic and will stick, while silver won't stick. Silver tends to have more of a shine and will be heavier than iron.
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How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
silver is usually stamped 925
How do you tell the difference between silver and platinum?
silver is well silver but platinum is gery well a little bit
How can you tell the difference between zinc and silver?
color, sheen, and wieght.
How do you tell the difference between a zinc and bronze penny?
zinc pennys are silver....
How do you tell the difference between lustrium and silver?
Wait a while until the lustrium rusts or reshapes.
How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
silver is usually stamped 925
How do you tell the difference between silver and platinum?
silver is well silver but platinum is gery well a little bit
How can you tell the difference between zinc and silver?
color, sheen, and wieght.
How can you tell the difference between a bar of iron a bar of copper and a magnet?
Iron is a ferromagnetic metal, and copper is not. Iron will be attracted to the magnet but the copper will not.
How could you tell the difference between sterling silver and platinum?
The physical difference between silver and platinum is in terms of color. Pure silver is more whitish in color while platinum is more grayish than white. Silver has a lower density than platinum.
How do you tell the difference between a zinc and bronze penny?
zinc pennys are silver....
How do you tell the difference between lustrium and silver?
Wait a while until the lustrium rusts or reshapes.
How could you use density to tell the difference between a piece of iron and a piece of lead?
lead is more dense
Which physical property did prospectors use to tell the difference between iron pyrite and gold?
it is simple it is streak not mass
How do you tell the difference between nickel and silver?
Nickel is a silver-colored metal that tends to have a more yellowish tint compared to silver. Additionally, nickel is not as shiny as silver and is heavier than silver. You can also check for markings on the metal to confirm the material.
How could you tell the difference between an iron chloride and sodium chloride solution?
bye looiing ate da dumb a**
How can you tell the difference between a 1890 silver dollar and the replica?
Replica coins are required to have the word "COPY" stamped on them somewhere.
