State one use of the following non-metals:

(a) Oxygen (b) Nitrogen (c) Sulphur (d) Chlorine (e) Iodine

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a). Oxygen: $⟶$ It is essential for our life, as oxygen is required for respiration.
b). Nitrogen: $⟶$ It is used in fertilisers for better plant growth.
c). Sulfur: $⟶$ It is used in crackers.
d). Chlorine: $⟶$ It is used in water purification process.
e). Iodine: $⟶$ It is used in the purple coloured solution (Iodine solution) on wounds as antiseptic.

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