all the uses of metals and all the uses of types of metals
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Gold, Platinum and silver are used as jewelleries and ornaments.
Iron and steel are used for construction purpose.
Aluminium, steel are used as utensils.
Mercury is used in thermometer and helps to check the temperature.
Aluminium are used as insulation wires.
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By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Updated February 03, 2020
Most elements are metals, but quite a few are nonmetals. It's important to be able to distinguish between the different types of elements. Here are lists of five metals and five nonmetals, an explanation of how you can tell them apart, and some examples of their uses.
Five Metals
Metals are usually hard, dense conductors, often exhibiting a shiny luster. Metallic elements readily lose electrons to form positive ions. Except for mercury, metals are solids at room temperature and pressure. Examples include:
Iron
Uranium
Sodium
Aluminum
Calcium
Five Nonmetals
The nonmetals are on the upper right-hand side of the periodic table. Nonmetals are typically poor electrical and thermal conductors and don't have a metallic luster. They can be found as solids, liquids, or gases under ordinary conditions. Examples include:
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Helium
Sulfur
Chlorine
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By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Updated February 03, 2020
Most elements are metals, but quite a few are nonmetals. It's important to be able to distinguish between the different types of elements. Here are lists of five metals and five nonmetals, an explanation of how you can tell them apart, and some examples of their uses.
Five Metals
Metals are usually hard, dense conductors, often exhibiting a shiny luster. Metallic elements readily lose electrons to form positive ions. Except for mercury, metals are solids at room temperature and pressure. Examples include:
Iron
Uranium
Sodium
Aluminum
Calcium
Five Nonmetals
The nonmetals are on the upper right-hand side of the periodic table. Nonmetals are typically poor electrical and thermal conductors and don't have a metallic luster. They can be found as solids, liquids, or gases under ordinary conditions. Examples include:
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Helium
Sulfur
Chlorine
How to Tell Metals and Nonmetals Apart
The easiest way to identify whether an element is a metal or nonmetal is to find its position on the periodic table. A zigzag line runs down the right side of the table. Elements on this line are metalloids or semimetals, which have properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. Every element to the right of this line is a nonmetal and all other elements (most elements) are metals.
The only exception is hydrogen, which is considered a nonmetal in its gaseous state at room temperature and pressure. The two rows of elements below the body of the periodic table are also metals. Basically, about 75% of elements are metals, so if you're given an unknown element and asked to make a guess, go with a metal.
Element names can be a clue too. Many metals have names ending with -ium (e.g. beryllium, titanium). Nonmetals can have names ending with -gen, -ine, or -on (hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine, argon).
Uses for Metals and Nonmetals
A metal's use is directly linked to its qualities. For example:
Shiny metals such as copper, silver, and gold are often used for decorative arts, jewelry, and coins.
Strong metals such as iron and metal alloys such as stainless steel are used to build structures, ships, and vehicles including cars, trains, and trucks.
Some metals have specific qualities that dictate their use. For example, copper is a good choice for wiring because it is particularly good at conducting electricity. Tungsten is used for the filaments of light bulbs because it glows white-hot without melting.