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Name the following.

A non-metal essential for respiration and combustion


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A non-metal essential for respiration and combustion is Oxygen.

  • Oxygen is a non-metal.
  • Non-metals are those chemical elements that in reaction with metals (positively charged ions) gain electrons.
  • It is a very essential and versatile element.
  • It is very important for the survival of human beings. All living beings inhale Oxygen uses it for the production of energy and exhale Carbon dioxide.
  • The main ingredient for combustion is Oxygen. Fuel burns in the presence of Oxygen to form energy, heat, and light.

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