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Questions
State two important uses of the following metal.
Uses of magnesium
Write the uses of magnalium metal.
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Solution
- It burns with a dazzling white flame and hence is used in fireworks.
- It is used in the making of alloys, such as magnalium. This alloy is used in making the frame of aeroplanes.
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