Use of non metal

1. Uses of nonmetals in our daily life:

Oxygen which is 21% by volume helps in the respiration process. It is also used for manufacturing of steel and provides high temperature in metal fabrication process. Oxygen cylinders are used in hospital.

Chlorine is useful in removing stains and color patches as a bleaching agent. Various graded plastics and insecticides are made with chlorine. It helps in purification of water. How? Adding chlorine to drinking water kills the bacterias.

Helium is used as inert gas for scientific experiments. It is also used in weather balloons.

Iodine helps from throat infections and is used as antiseptic on wounds and cuts.

2. Nonmetals used in fertilizers:

Fertilizers contain nitrogen. It helps in plant growth. It enhances the rate of plant growth. Non Metal phosphorus is also used for better plant growth. These two nonmetals play a major role in plant growth.

3. Nonmetals used in crackers:

Sulfur and phosphorus are used in fireworks.

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