USES OF METALS AND NON-METALS IN DAILY LIFE
You should be able to guess why metals are used in making machinery, automobiles, aeroplanes, trains, satellites, industrial gadgets, cooking utensils, water boilers, etc.
You are also familiar with the uses of some non- metals. Here are some interesting ones. We are sure that you will guess them right:
* Non-metal is essential for our life which all living beings inhale during breathing,
* Non-metals used in fertilisers to enhance the growth of plants,
* Non-metal used in water purification process,
* Non-metal used in the purple coloured solution which is applied on wounds as an antiseptic,
* Non-metals used in crackers.
* You may add some more uses of metals and non-metals from your experiences.
Source: This topic is taken from NCERT TEXTBOOK