Question

Some Non-metals are used in water purification. (True / False)

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Non-metals:

1. These are the elements that are present on the right side of the periodic table.
2. These are the elements that lack metallic properties and are generally highly electronegative in nature.
3. Chlorine is also a non-metal.
4. Chlorination is actually a chemical method of the addition of Chlorine in the drinking water for the purification of the water and to kill the parasites, bacteria, and the virus.
5. So, Chlorine is used in water purification and is also a non-metal.

Therefore, the given statement is true.