Question 11 — Write the names of - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 8 Class 8 - Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds (Curiosity)

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Q 11
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Write the names of any two compounds made only from non-metals, and also mention two uses of each of them.

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Answer
Water and carbon dioxide are compounds of non-metals.

Explanation

Compound Made of Two uses
Water Hydrogen + oxygen Drinking; farming and cleaning.
Carbon dioxide Carbon + oxygen Fizzy drinks; fire extinguishers.
Water (hydrogen + oxygen) and carbon dioxide (carbon + oxygen) are both made only from non-metals.
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