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 carbon in daily life.
Describe one use of hydrogen in industry.
Explain why chlorine is used in water treatment plants.
Explain why graphite, a non-metal, is used as an electrode in batteries.
Explain why nitrogen is used in food packaging.
Explain why non-metals are important in the human body.
State one use of oxygen in hospitals.
State one use of sulphur in agriculture.
(1) Carbon (2) Nitrogen (3) Oxygen (4) Sulphur
Which non-metal is used in the manufacture of soft drinks to make them fizzy?
(1) Carbon (2) Phosphorus (3) Oxygen (4) Iodine
Which non-metal is added to table salt to prevent goitre?
(1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Chlorine (4) Iodine
Which non-metal is used in the sterilization of drinking water?
(1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Chlorine (4) Sulphur
Which non-metal is used to disinfect swimming pool water?
Fill in the blank: ________ is a non-metal used in making antiseptic solutions like tincture.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a non-metal used in making fertilizers to promote plant growth.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a non-metal used in making fertilizers, explosives, and acids.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a non-metal used in making the tip of matchsticks.
True or False: Iodine is used as an antiseptic.
True or False: Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
True or False: Non-metals are used in making fertilizers.
True or False: Non-metals are used in making medicines.
