Question

Write down the uses of metals and non-metals​

Answer 1

Answer:

Copper is used for making electrical wires, cooking utensils, etc. Zinc is mainly used as a protective coating for iron. Aluminium is used for making electrical cables, packaging, cooking utensils, etc. Non-metals Hydrogen is used for the synthesis of ammonia and methyl alcohol, in welding torches, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Some non - metals and their uses are listed below :

• Oxygen is used for breathing.
• Chlorine is used for purifying water.
• Phosphorous is used in crackers.
• Non - metals like nitrogen is used in fertilizers.
• Graphite is used as a good conductor of electricity.
• Potassium is used in fertilizers.
• Nitrogen is used by plants.

Some metals and their uses are listed below :

Gold and silver are used for making jewellery.

Copper is used for making electrical wires, cooking utensils etc.

Zinc is mainly used as a protective coat for iron.

Aluminium is used for making electrical cables, packaging, cooking utensils, etc.

Metals like iron and steel are widely used in building and home constructions.

Liquid metals like Mercury which can exist in room temperature is used in clinical thermometers.

Lead is commonly used in car batteries.

Coins are made up of nickel.

Sodium used as table salt.

Uranium is commonly used in defence fields as a nuclear reactor.