Question

State five uses of metals and five uses of non-metals.

Answer 1

Uses of Metals are:- Metals are used for making metal buildings. Iron is used for making automobiles, machinery, pipes, containers, nails, etc.

Uses of Non-metals are:-Non-metals: Hydrogen is used for the synthesis of ammonia and methyl alcohol, in welding torches, etc.

Answer 2

Metals & Non-metals

Explanation:

Metals:

1. Example: Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe).
2. Metals are malleable and ductile. They tend to have a relatively high melting point and boiling point. Metals are lustrous. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Metals are sonorous.

Uses: Jewelry, machinery, wrapping food, electric wires, thermometers.

Non-metals:

1. Example: Carbon (C), iodine (I).
2. Non-metal tends to have a relatively low melting point and boiling point. They are malleable and ductile. Non-metals are not lustrous. It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Non-metals are not sonorous.

Uses: Antiseptic, fuel, fertilizer, crackers, purifying water.