Question

List down the some importance of metals and non-metals in our daily life.

Answer 1

Some importance of metals in our daily life are:

• Due to their thermal and electrical conductivity, metals are use to make utensils, cooking vessels, wires and appliances. For example, copper and aluminium are mainly used for these purposes.
• Metal like iron is used in various tools, machinery, pipes, rods, sheets, doors, windows, construction works like bridges, roads, buildings, etc.
• Aluminium is used as packaging and wrapping materials. It is also used in aircrafts and automobiles, etc.
• Metals like gold, silver and platinum are used to make jewellery and other decorating items.

Some importance of non-metals in our daily life are:

• We breathe oxygen which is the basis of life of all living things including human beings.
• Non-metals like nitrogen and phosphorus are used in fertilisers for the better yield of plant. Phosphorus is used in manufacturing of matchsticks and fireworks.
• Non-metal like chlorine is used in water purification process.
• Carbon, a non-metal, is used in most of the fuels.