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Name the non-metal which is used: (a) To convert vegetable oil into vegetable ghee (solid fat). (b) As a rocket fuel (in liquid form). (c) To make electrodes of dry cells. (d) To preserve food materials. In the vulcanization of rubber.

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  • Hydrogen is the non-metal which is used to convert vegetable oil into vegetable ghee
  • Hydrogen is used as rocket fuel in its liquid form
  • Carbon is used to make electrodes for dry cells
  • Nitrogen is the non-metal used to preserve food material
  • Vulcanization of rubber helps to improve the strength of the rubber and sulphur is used for the
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