Uses of Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Uses of Non-metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one use of hydrogen in the chemical industry.
Describe one use of non-metals in the medical field.
Explain the role of non-metals in the formation of acids.
Explain why graphite is used as a lubricant.
Explain why oxygen is important in the steel manufacturing process.
State one use of chlorine in water treatment.
Which non-metal is commonly used in the manufacture of fertilizers to promote plant growth?
Which non-metal is used as a reducing agent in the extraction of metals from their ores?
Which non-metal is used in the making of pencils?
Which non-metal is used in the preparation of explosives such as TNT?
Which non-metal is used in the process of bleaching paper and textiles?
Which non-metal is used in the process of photosynthesis in plants?
Which non-metal is used in the process of welding as a shielding gas?
A semiconductor device requires a non-metal to act as an n-type dopant. Which non-metal is most suitable for this purpose and why?
Context: A laboratory is testing the effectiveness of different non-metals in removing heavy metal ions from wastewater. Which property of non-metals is most important for this application, and why?
Describe the importance of non-metals in the structure and function of biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids.
Discuss the role of non-metals in the greenhouse effect and their impact on global climate change.
Explain how non-metals are involved in the process of water purification other than disinfection, and discuss the chemical principles behind their use.
Explain why noble gases, despite being non-metals, are used in lighting and display technologies.
