Question

why Teflon is used to make non stick cooking pans and other cookware

Answer 1

Answer:

Non-stick cookware is a common application, where the non-stick coating allows food to brown without sticking to the pan. Non-stick is often used to refer to surfaces coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a well-known brand of which is "Teflon."

Answer 2

Answer:

Teflon is made up of tetra-fluoro-ethylene(CF2=CF2)

it has non stick properties and so is used in non stick cookware