Volume fraction = volume of the element / volume of the alloy
Volume = density * mass
Base: 100 grams of alloy
mass of tin = 15 grams
mass of lead = 85 grams
volume = mass / density
Volume of tin = 15g / 7.29 g/cm^3 = 2.06 cm^3
Volume of lead = 85 g / 11.27 g/cm^3 = 7.54 cm^3
Volume fraction of tin = 2.06 cm^3 / (2.06 cm^3 + 7.54 cm^3) = 0.215
Volume fraction of lead = 7.54 cm^3 / (2.06 cm^3 + 7.54 cm^3) = 0.785
As you can verify the sum of the two volume fractions equals 1: 0.215 + 0.785 = 1.000
Uses of nonmetals in our daily life: Oxygen which is 21% by volume helps in the respiration process.
Nonmetals used in fertilizers: Fertilizers contain nitrogen.
Nonmetals used in crackers: Sulphur and phosphorus are used in fireworks.
When that happens, you get a plasma — the fourth state of matter.
