Give reason why:

(a) copper metal is used for making electric wires.


(b) graphite is used for making electrode in a dry cell

(a) Copper metal is ductile in nature, i.e. it can be drawn into wires. Hence copper metal is used for making electric wires.

(b) Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Graphite is an exception in non-metals that conducts electricity. Hence, graphite is used for making electrode in a dry cell


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