Question

Write uses of the following metals:
(a) Pt (b) Au (c) Na
(d) Ag (e) Ni

Answer 1

Answer:

pt - utensils

Au - jewellery

Na-for salt

Ag-jewellery

Ni-alloys making

Answer 2

Uses of platinum (Pt) includes -

1. It is very useful in vehicles where platinum is used as a catalytic converter.

2. It is also used in dental work and also in making jewelries.

The uses of Au (Gold) are -

1. It is used in making ornaments.

2. It is even used to computers, mobiles, circuits, etc as it is a good electricity conductor.

Some uses of Sodium (Na) includes -

1. One of the compound of sodium called sodium chloride is used im our daily life as common salt.

2. In chemical industries, sodium is used as reagents.

Uses of Ag (Silver) -

1. It has a very imortant use of making mirrors.

2. It is also used in soldering of alloys.

Uses of Nickel (Ni) are the following -

1. It helps in preventing corrosion.

2. It is used in making steels that are stainless.