Chemistry · Transition Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics

Which of the following sets is of coinage metals?

Which of the following sets is of coinage metals?

  • A. \( C u, A g, A u \)
  • B. \( Z n, \)Сд\( , \)Н \( g \)
  • C. \( A u, A g, Z n \)
  • D. \( L i, N a, K \)

Step-by-step solution

Coinage metals are traditionally copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and gold (Au), which have been historically used for coins due to their malleability, ductility, and resistance to corrosion. Option A lists these three elements. The other options contain metals not classified as coinage metals: B includes zinc, cadmium, and mercury; C includes zinc; D includes alkali metals.
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