Question

Why are non metals useful to us in our day to day life ? Give a short answer

Answer 1

⊕ANSWER⊕

• Oxygen which is 21% by volume helps in the respiration process.

• Nonmetals used in fertilizers: Fertilizers contain nitrogen.

• Nonmetals used in crackers: Sulfur and phosphorus are used in fireworks.

• Chlorine is used in bleacing powder and liquid bleach, which are used for cleaning purposes.

• Chlorine is also very efficient disinfectant, hence added in public water to kill disease causing pathogens.

• Noble gases such as neon, argon, krypton are used in different types of lights.