what are the uses of metals and non metels?
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Explanation:
Uses of metals----
◆Copper and Aluminium metals are used to make wires for electrical communication.
◆Copper,aluminium and iron are used to make household utensils, tools,machines and equipments.
◆Iron is used in constructions.
◆Mercury is used in thermometer .
◆Gold,silver and platinum are noble metals so,it is used to make jwellery.
◆Aluminium is used to preserve the foods.
Uses of non-metals----
◆Oxygen-All living beings use it for respiration which is continuous process. Oxygen is necessary for combustion process.
◆ Sulphur, it is used to make medicines as germiside , to make matchsticks ,bomb etc.
◆Phosphorus,It is also used in matchsticks,fireworks,bomb etc.
◆Nitrogen,it is inert in nature so liquid nitrogen is used to preserve blood and donated organs. And also used in food packaging .
◆Iodine,it is used in the preparation of iodized salt to prevent goitre.
◆Helium is used in balloons as it is lighter than air.
◆Argon is used in as a filling in electric bulb.
- ✔Used to cover cable wiring since they cannot transfer electricity.
- ✔Used to make handles for pots and pans since they cannot conduct heat. No heat will be transferred to the handle when cooking.
- ✔ Nitrogen is used as fertilizer for plants.
- ✔ Chlorine is used to make purify water, especially swimming pools.
- ✔ Oxygen is used to breathe. “The air we breathe”