Question

list some uses of non metals [at least 10 uses]

Answer 1

Uses of nonmetals:

• Non-metal is a chemical element that lacks the properties of metal.
• Some gases include hydrogen, helium, mercury, phosphorus, fluorine, neon, radon, and others.
• Sulfur is an example of a non-metallic solid.
• Non-metals are usually gases or fragile solids.
• The process of respiration is aided by oxygen.
• It's also utilized to make steel and maintain a high temperature during the metal fabrication process.
• In hospitals, oxygen cylinders are used.
• As a bleaching chemical, chlorine is effective for eliminating stains and color patches.
• Chlorine is used to make a variety of polymers and pesticides.
• It aids with water filtration.
• Helium is utilized in scientific research as an inert gas.
• Iodine is an antiseptic that can be used on wounds and cuts to treat throat infections.

Answer 2

Answer: List of uses of non-metals

Explanation:

1. Hydrogen is used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils to make vegetable ghee.
2. Hydrogen is used in the manufacture of ammonia, whose compounds are used as fertilizers.
3. Liquid hydrogen is used as rocket fuel.
4. Carbon in the form of graphite is used for making the electrodes of electrolytic cells and dry cells.
5. Nitrogen is used in the manufacture of ammonia, nitric acid, and fertilizers.
6. Nitrogen is used to preserve food materials.
7. Compounds of nitrogen like Tri Nitro Toluene (TNT) and nitroglycerine are used as explosives.
8. Sulphur is used for manufacturing sulphuric acid.
9. Sulphur is used as a fungicide and in making gunpowder.
10. Sulphur is used in the vulcanization of rubber.

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