1. The special properties of metals help us in many ways.
2. Metals are lustrous (shining). So, we make ornaments of gold and silver.
3. Metals are sonorous. So, we make school bells, temple bells, gongs, etc.
4. The malleability of metals help us to make sheets of iron, etc.
5. Ductility is the special character of metals which help us in making wires.
6. Metals conduct heat and electricity. Hence we make utensils for cooking and electrical wires etc.
7. Metals react with oxygen and produce oxides of basic nature.
8. Metals react with acids (dilute) and liberate hydrogen gas. So, in the preparation of hydrogen gas, metals come in use.
9. Non-metal like sulphur is used in making fire works, crackers, gun powder, matchsticks and antiseptic ointments
