Name the following.
A non-metal essential for respiration and combustion

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Solution

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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