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Well you used the word "alloy" yourself, which implies it is mixed with other metals. Sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, sometimes with a little tin.

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Is sterling silver hetero or homo?

Sterling silver is a type of metal alloy that typically consists of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, such as copper. In this case, it is a hetero alloy because it is composed of two different types of metal elements.


Is sterling silver a compound or a mixture?

Sterling silver is a homogeneous mixture composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals like copper. It is not a compound because it does not involve a chemical reaction combining different elements.


Is sterling silver heterogeneous or homogeneous?

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. That makes it a heterogeneous mixture.


Is sterling silver a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?

Pure silver is homogeneous.It has no allotropic phase.


What is solute in sterling silver?

Sterling silver is not a solution- it is a metal alloy. Not the same thing.


Is silver a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?

Silver is not a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture, it is a pure element. Silver does appear in homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures such as sterling silver and silver nitrate.


What is solute and solvent for sterling silver?

In a sterling silver alloy, silver is the solute and copper is the solvent. Silver is the primary component of the alloy, while copper is used to strengthen the silver and improve its durability.


Is sterling silver alloy a compound?

No. By definition an alloy is a mixture, not a compound.


Is 848 sterling silver?

No, 848 is not considered sterling silver. Sterling silver is defined as an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. The number 848 indicates that the alloy contains 84.8% silver, which is lower than the sterling standard. This means it does not meet the criteria to be classified as sterling silver.


What is the oxidation number for silver in sterling silver?

Oxidation numbers of all metals in an alloy, which Sterling is, are zero.


Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and?

The most common metal mixed with silver to form sterling is copper.Silver Jimwww.SilverChatter.com


Is sterling silver the best heat conductor out of copper sterling silver brass aluminum and silver?

No, sterling silver is an alloy containing copper to make the metal stronger. Thermal (and electrical) conductivity is highest to lowest as follows: Silver, sterling silver, copper, aluminum, then brass. The latter is an alloy of copper and zinc.