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 reason why aluminium is used for making food packaging foils.
Describe one use of magnesium in daily life.
Describe one use of zinc in everyday life.
Explain why copper is preferred over aluminium for making electrical wires in some cases.
Explain why gold is not used for making structural materials like bridges.
Explain why lead is not used for making water pipes anymore.
Explain why stainless steel is preferred for making kitchen sinks.
A company wants to manufacture lightweight bicycles that do not rust easily. Which metal would be most suitable for this purpose and why?
Which of the following is NOT a use of iron?
(1) Making bridges
(2) Making jewellery
(3) Making tools
(4) Making vehicles
Which of the following metals is commonly used to make electrical wires?
(1) Iron
(2) Copper
(3) Gold
(4) Zinc
Which of the following metals is used in making batteries?
(1) Sodium
(2) Lithium
(3) Magnesium
(4) Calcium
Which of the following metals is used in making coins and electrical contacts?
(1) Gold
(2) Silver
(3) Iron
(4) Aluminium
Fill in the blank: __________ is used in making filaments of electric bulbs.
Fill in the blank: The metal used for making cooking utensils because it is a good conductor of heat is __________.
Fill in the blank: The metal used in making coins and medals is often __________.
Fill in the blank: The metal used in making coins, electrical wires, and water pipes is __________.
Is it correct to say that copper is used in making coins and medals?
Is it correct to say that platinum is used in making laboratory equipment?
Is it true that gold is used in electronic devices?
Is it true that iron is used in the construction of bridges and buildings?
