Question

Explain where and why metallic material (any one) and non- metallic material (any

one) have been used in your home.

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Answer 1

Metals are materials holding or possessing the characteristics of being shiny, hard, fusible, malleable, ductile, etc

The metallic materials are used -

1.for support eg. iron

2.in kitchens as utensils to cook food eg. steel, aluminum

3.for making wires eg. copper

.The non metallic materials are used-

1.in switch boards to prevent shocks eg. PVC

2.to make handles of utensils

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Answer 2

Answer:

Metallic materials are inorganic substances, usually combinations of metallic elements, such as iron, titanium, aluminum, and gold, which may also contain small amounts of non-metallic elements, such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.

Metals:-

Gold.

Silver.

Iron.

Copper.

Nickel.

Aluminum.

Mercury( Liquid metal)

Titanium.