Uses of Metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Uses of Metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one use of magnesium in the field of medicine.
Explain why copper is preferred over aluminium for making electrical wires, even though aluminium is cheaper.
Explain why iron is not used for making cooking utensils, even though it is a metal.
Explain why mercury is not used for making cooking utensils.
Explain why sodium and potassium are not used for making utensils or pipes.
Identify the metal used in making the filament of electric bulbs.
State one reason why aluminium is used to make aircraft bodies.
State one use of silver other than in jewellery.
Which of the following is NOT a use of lead?
(1) Making batteries
(2) Making water pipes
(3) Making paints
(4) Making jewellery
Which of the following metals is commonly used for making electrical wires?
(1) Iron
(2) Copper
(3) Zinc
(4) Silver
Which of the following metals is used in making batteries?
(1) Lithium
(2) Aluminium
(3) Silver
(4) Iron
Which of the following metals is used in making catalytic converters for vehicles?
(1) Platinum
(2) Iron
(3) Aluminium
(4) Zinc
Fill in the blank: The metal commonly used for galvanizing iron to prevent rusting is ___________.
Fill in the blank: The metal used in making coins along with copper is ___________.
Fill in the blank: The metal used in making railway tracks is ___________.
Fill in the blank: The metal used in making surgical instruments is ___________.
True or False: Aluminium is used in making foils for food packaging.
True or False: Aluminium is used in making window frames and doors.
True or False: Copper is used in making alloys such as bronze and brass.
True or False: Gold is used in dentistry for making dental fillings.
