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Question
Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminium are responsible for the same?
- Good thermal conductivity
- Good electrical conductivity
- Ductility
- High melting point
Options
(i) and (ii)
(i) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
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Solution
(i) and (iv)
Explanation -
Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils because it is a good conductor of heat and has a high melting point of about 660 °C. So, when on top of a stove the aluminium vessel would not melt while cooking.
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