NCERT Exercise 3.1 — Q16 - Metals and Non-metals
Question: Give reasons why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron).
Answer: 1. The choice of material for hot water tanks depends on thermal properties and corrosion resistance. 2. Copper is an excellent conductor of heat, far superior to steel or iron. 3. High thermal con...
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