Question

Match the following substances with their uses.

• A. Disinfectant
• B. Adhesive
• C. Construction material

Answer 1

Disinfectants are used to kill or inactive infection causing microorganisms. Phenol is used as a disinfectant for cleaning floors in houses as well as hospitals.

Adhesives are sticky substances which bind two or more things together. Glue is an adhesive.

Plaster of Paris is used as a construction material. It is used in repairing cracked walls, plastering walls, etc.