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5 uses of non metals

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The most widely used non metal in my opinion is oxygen which is used in :

  1. combustion
  2. rockets as fuel.
  3. graphite is used in pencils and making electrodes because it is not very reactive and can conduct electricity.
  4. Sulfur is used in making black gunpowder, matches, and fireworks.
  5. Chlorine can be used
  6. as a bleaching agent in the presence of moisture.
  7. Bromine is used in making of pesticides and fire retardants

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