Which zone of a flame does a goldsmith u...

Which zone of a flame does a goldsmith use for melting gold and silver and why?

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A goldsmith uses the outer zone (non-luminous zone) of a candle flame to melt gold and silver because it is the hottest zone and has more temperature.

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Which of the following acid is used by goldsmiths for cleaning gold and silver ornaments?

A

HCI

B

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A

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B

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D

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A

blue

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dark zone

C

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