Write down the ten uses of metals in daily life.

Metal

• Metal is a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, fusible, malleable, and ductile.
• It has good electrical and thermal conductivity.
• Metals are sonorous.
• About $80\%$all elements are metals.

Uses of metals in daily life

• Shiny metals like platinum, gold, and silver are being used for the making of ornaments and pieces of jewelry.
• Aluminium is being used for the manufacture of insulation wire.
• Metals like iron and steel are used for building and home constructions to impart strength and durability.
• Mercury is used for the making of thermometers.
• Copper is used for the production of wiring materials since it is a good conductor of electricity.
• Tungsten is used for the filaments of light bulbs because it glows white hoy without melting.
• Utensils are made from metals like copper, aluminium, and steel.
• Aluminium foils are used as wrappers for food.
• Iron is used to make nails and screws.
• Zinc is used as a protective coating for iron to prevent rusting.
• Metals like silver and gold are used to make coins and medals.