Elements
hydrogenating agent to for polyunsaturated fats, such
Elements are substances that cannot be further separated
into simpler substances by either physical or chemical
means. They are only made up of one type of an atom.
Uses of Carbon. Carbon (in the
form of coal, which is mainly
carbon) is used as afuel. Graphite
is used for pencil tips, high
temperature crucibles, dry cells,
electrodes and as a lubricant.
Diamonds are used in jewelry and
– because they are so hard – in
industry for cutting, drilling, grinding, and polishing.
Hydrogen gas is used in the
processing of petroleum products
to break down crude oil into fuel
oil, gasoline and such. Hydrogen
is important in creating ammonia
(NH3) for use in making fertilizer.
Hydrogen gas is used as a
as used in margarine.
Besides making up 78% of the Earth's
atmosphere, nitrogen has a number
of uses. Since it is an inert gas, it can
be used to replace air and reduce or
eliminate oxidation of materials. The
most important use is in creating
ammonia, which in turn is used to
make fertilizer, explosives and other materials
Sulphur is also used in
many other industries
including
non-ferrous metals,
pigments, fibers,
hydrofluoric acid, carbon disulphide, pharmaceuticals,
agricultural pesticides, personal care products,
cosmetics, synthetic rubber vulcanization, water
treatment, and steel pickling.
Calcium is also used in the
production of some metals,
as an allying agent. Calcium
carbonate is used to make
cement and mortar and also
in the glass industry. alcium
carbonate is also added to
toothpaste and mineral supplements. Calcium carbide
is used to make plastics and to make acetylene gas.
Phosphorus is a vital plant nutrient
and its main use – via phosphate
compounds – is in the production
of fertilizers. Just as there are
biological carbon and nitrogen
cycles, there is also a phosphorus
cycle. Phosphorus is used in the
manufacture of safety matches (red phosphorus),
pyrotechnics and incendiary shells.
Potassium forms many
important compounds.
Potassium chloride (KCl) is
the most common potassium
compound. It is used in
fertilizers, as a salt substitute
and to produce other chemicals. Potassium hydroxide
(KOH) is used to make soaps, detergents and drain
cleaners.
Chlorine kills bacteria – it is a
disinfectant. It is used to treat
drinking water and swimming
pool water. It is also used to
make hundreds of consumer
products from paper to paints,
and from textiles to
insecticides. About 20% of
chlorine produced isused to make PVC.
Sodium is used as a
heat exchanger in
some nuclear reactors,
and as a reagent in the
chemicals industry. But
sodium salts have
more uses than the
metal itself. The most common compound of sodium is
sodium chloride (common salt). It is added to food and
used to de-ice roads in winter.
Compounds are also pure substances but what makes
them different from elements is that they are made up
of two or more elements which are chemically
combined
 Potassium tartrate(K2C4H4O6) is a salt of tartaric very
used in food additive, especially as baking powder. It
used to be confused with potassium bitartrate, which is
extendedused and known as cream of tartar.

Considered a drug, caffeine(C2H4O2) is one of the

most highly studied ergogenic aids.Caffeine can
decrease fatigue and increase mental alertness as a
result of stimulating the brain. However, high doses of
caffeine can produce anxiety and tremors. Caffeine
also increases the force and rate of the heart.

Water (H2O) – No explanation is needed as to how

important water is in our life. Basically, water is
something that could help us survive even if we don’t
have anything else.

Sodium Chloride or Table Salt (NaCl) – Salt is used not

only in cooking, but in cleaning as well. In fact, it is said
that there are more than 14,000 specific uses for salt
all in all.

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) – This is used as a

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germicidal agent and is the only one of its kind that is
composed of oxygen and water. It is an alternative to Christine Nicole V. Baldos
bleach and is a potent disinfectant. It is also used in
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toothpaste and is used to lighten hair. It is also used to Ms. Jane Tudino
sanitize meat and other food products