Give reasons for the following.
Immersion rods for heating liquids are made up of metallic substances.

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Immersion rods for heating liquids are made up of metallic substances because,

$∙$ As metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, they are used for making immersion rods.
$∙$ Malleability and ductility are other desired properties, which are useful for making immersion rods in the desired shape.

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