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.


(e) in the valcanisation of rubber.

(a) To convert vegetable oil into vegetable ghee (solid fat) the non-metal which is used is Hydrogen.


(b) As a rocket fuel (in liquid form) the non-metal which is used is Hydrogen.


(c) To make electrodes of dry cells the non-metal which is used is Carbon (as Graphite).


(d) To preserve food materials the non-metal which is used is Nitrogen.


(e) In the valcanisation of rubber the non-metal which is used is Sulphur.


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