What is an alloy? Name the constituents of 22-carat gold. Why is 24-carat gold converted to 22-carat gold?

What is an alloy? Name the constituents of 22-carat gold. Why is 24-carat gold converted to 22-carat gold?

Alloy is an homogeneous mixture of two metals or non-metals.

24 - carat gold, which is pure gold is very soft and therefore, not suitable for making Jewellery. So, to increase its hardness alloy is formed either with copper or silver.