From Gold To Jewellery Flashcards

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1
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Why is gold worth a lot?

A

Because it is rare.

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2
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What do we use to measure if gold is pure?

A

Carats

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3
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Why do jewelers mix gold with other metals such as silver and copper?

A

Pure gold is very soft.

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4
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What do metals such as silver and copper do to gold when they are mixed?

A

Stronger and cheaper

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5
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How many carats is pure gold?

A

24

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6
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If gold is 18 carat, it is how much pure gold?

A

3\4 pure gold

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7
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If gold is 12 carat it is how much pure gold?

A

1/2

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8
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What do we use to measure the weight of gold?

A

Ounces

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9
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How much is an ounce?

A

28 grams

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10
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Mining South African gold for jewellery? (7)

Stage 1- getting the gold out of the rock

A
Mining 
Crushing rock 
Separating rock and gold
Smelting 
Pouring 
Gold bar
Transporting
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11
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Mining South African golfs for jewelry?

Stage 2- making the gold into jewelry (3)

A

Manufacturing
Selling jewelry
Gold jewelry

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12
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What is the value of an ounce of gold at the end of stage 1?

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$1 750

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13
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What’s the value of an ounce of gold at the end of stage 2?

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$3 500

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14
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Name of the most valuable minerals on the planet?

A

Gold

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