Question

Uses of metals and non-metals in daily life.

Answer 1

Metals:

• A metal is a class of substance that has high electrical and thermal conductivity.
• Metals are usually malleable as well as ductile in nature.
• Examples of some metals are Sodium$\left(\mathrm{Na}\right)$, Lithium$\left(\mathrm{Li}\right)$, and Potassium$\left(\mathrm{K}\right)$.

Uses of metals:

• Metals such as gold or silver are used in making jewelry or ornaments.
• Metals such as iron or steel are used for construction purposes.
• Utensils are made up of aluminum and steel.

Non-metals:

• The non-metals are the elements that are present on the right side of the periodic table.
• Generally, non-metals have low boiling as well as melting points.
• Elements belonging to non-metals are Carbon$\left(\mathrm{C}\right)$, Nitrogen $\left(\mathrm{N}\right)$, or halogens.

Uses of Non-metals:

• Non-metals such as Nitrogen is used in fertilizers.
• Non-metals like sulfur and phosphorus are used in making firecrackers.
• Chlorine is used in purifying water.