Give two uses for each of the following metals. Also list the minerals that are common ores for each metal

Iron Lead Zinc Aluminum Copper
What will be an ideal response?


Iron: making steel, red pigment, magnets
Lead: pipes, storage vessels, ceramic glazes, glassware, car batteries, munitions, gasoline
Zinc: galvanizing, white pigment, ointments, lotions, pennies
Aluminum: lightweight metal, abrasive, gem stones
Copper: wire, bronze, zinc, weapons, tools, jewelry, pipes, utensils

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