Question

metal and non metal are useful in our daily life how can i justify this statement

Answer 1

Uses of metals:

1. Metals such as copper and aluminium are used to make kitchen utensils, wires, statues etc.
2. Metals such as gold and silver are used to make jewellery and decorative items
3. Iron is use to make vehicles, machines, building materuial etc.
4. Tin is used to make cans
5. Lead is use to make batteries
6. Zinc is used to make cells, galvanize articles.

Uses of non- metals:

1. Non-metals such chlorine is used as a disinfectant, bleaching agent etc.
2. Neon is used in making advertising lamps, electronic appliances etc.
3. Carbon in the form of diamond is used in making jewellery and cutting glass and stones.
4. Carbon in the form of graphite is used in making pencil lead, electrodes and lubrication.
5. Sulphur is used in vulcanizing rubber, detergents, paints, fertilizers etc.