Uses of Metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Uses of Metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain why copper is preferred over aluminium for making electrical wires in some cases.
Explain why iron is not used to make water pipes in some places.
Explain why metals are used in making electrical wires.
Explain why metals are used to make tools and machines.
Name a metal that is used in making fertilizers.
Name a metal that is used in making fireworks.
Name one metal used in making water pipes.
Why is gold used to make jewelry?
Which metal is most commonly used for making cooking utensils?
(1) Iron
(2) Lead
(3) Mercury
(4) Zinc
Which metal is used in making dental fillings?
(1) Silver
(2) Iron
(3) Aluminium
(4) Zinc
Which metal is used in making the outer covering of food cans?
(1) Tin
(2) Lead
(3) Silver
(4) Gold
Which metal is used to make the filament in electric bulbs?
(1) Iron
(2) Tungsten
(3) Copper
(4) Aluminium
Fill in the blank: __________ is used in making batteries.
Fill in the blank: __________ is used in making coins, jewelry, and medals.
Fill in the blank: __________ is used to make magnets.
Fill in the blank: __________ is used to make the body of ships because it does not rust easily.
True or False: Aluminium is used to make foils for wrapping food.
True or False: Aluminium is used to make the bodies of airplanes because it is light and strong.
True or False: Gold is used in some electronic devices.
True or False: Iron is used in making the frames of windows and doors.
