Question 5 of 10intermediate🔧 ApplyMatching5 marks
Match the uses of metals and non-metals given in Column I with the jumbled names of metals and non-metals given in Column II.
Correct Answer
(i) → (c) COPPER, (ii) → (e) GOLD, (iii) → (a) OXYGEN, (iv) → (d) NITROGEN, (v) → (b) CHLORINE
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Explanation
The jumbled words decode as: (a) ENXYGO = OXYGEN, (b) NECOHIRL = CHLORINE, (c) PEPORC = COPPER, (d) TENGOINR = NITROGEN, (e) OGDL = GOLD. The chapter explains that copper is used in electrical wiring due to its ductility and electrical conductivity. Gold is the most malleable and ductile metal. Oxygen is essential for respiration. Nitrogen is used in fertilisers for plant growth. Chlorine is used in water purification.