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 silver in the field of medicine.
Describe the use of cadmium in rechargeable batteries.
Describe the use of calcium in the steel industry.
Describe the use of iron in construction.
Explain why aluminium is preferred over iron for making beverage cans.
Explain why gold is used in making jewellery.
Explain why platinum is used in laboratory crucibles and electrodes.
Explain why sodium and potassium are not used for making utensils.
Stainless steel is an alloy mainly composed of iron, carbon, and which other metal?
Which metal is commonly used in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones and laptops?
Which metal is used in the galvanization of iron to prevent rusting?
Which metal is used in the manufacture of fireworks to produce a bright white light?
Which metal is used in the production of fertilizers as a component of certain compounds?
Which metal is used in the production of semiconductors and microchips?
Which property of copper makes it suitable for use in plumbing systems?
Which property of lead makes it suitable for use in radiation shielding?
Which property of magnesium makes it suitable for use in flares and fireworks?
Which property of titanium makes it suitable for use in surgical implants?
