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Given reasons for the following.
Non-metals are not used for making utensils and electrical wires.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Non-Metals**: Non-metals are elements that generally lack the characteristics of metals. They are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity. 2. **Properties of Non-Metals**: - Non-metals are generally brittle in solid form. - They have low melting and boiling points compared to metals. - They do not have the luster that metals have. ...
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