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 used in making cooking utensils.
Explain why sodium is not used for making utensils.
Explain why stainless steel is preferred for making kitchen sinks.
Name a metal that is liquid at room temperature and state one of its uses.
Name a metal that is used in making fertilizers.
Name a metal that is used in making medicines to treat iron deficiency.
Name a metal that is used in making surgical instruments.
Name a metal that is used in making the frames of bicycles.
Name a metal that is used in making the hulls of ships to prevent corrosion.
Name a metal that is used in making the roofs of houses in some regions.
Name one metal that is used in making coins.
Which metal is used in making the filament of electric bulbs?
Which property of gold makes it suitable for making jewellery?
Why is aluminium preferred over iron for making cans and foils?
Why is gold not used for making structural parts of buildings?
Why is magnesium used in making flares and fireworks?
Why is titanium used in making artificial joints and implants?
A company wants to design a new lightweight bicycle. They are considering using either steel or titanium for the frame. Based on the properties and uses of metals, which metal would you recommend and why?
Describe how the use of metals in transportation (such as cars, trains, and airplanes) has impacted modern society.
Explain why metals are often used to make the frames of large structures such as bridges and skyscrapers, even though some non-metals are also strong.
