State one use of each of the following metals:
Copper, Aluminium, Iron, Silver, Gold, Mercury
Copper(Cu) is used to make wires and utensils.
Aluminium(Al) is used for packing food items and some medicines.
Iron(Fe) is used to make utensils.
Silver(Ag) is used to make jewelry.
Gold(Au) is also used to make jewelry.
Mercury(Hg) is used in thermometers.
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