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Q: Why should caustic be added to water?
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What is the first step that should be taken when a caustic chemical gets into a persons eye?

Abundant water washing


What is caustic acid used for?

There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid


Where should you store caustic chemicals?

store them below eye level


What should be added to a beaker half filled with water to raise it's water level?

stones :)


What is the colour of sodium?

Sodium is a white, shiny, metallic solid. It is quite soft and can be cut easily with a knife. It should not be exposed to oxygen as it is flammable. It should not be touched as it combines with water (perspiration on your hands) to form NaOH a strong caustic

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What can be added to water to cook wood chips to make paper?

NaOH (Caustic soda)


When using Caustic Soda in engine cleaning what should you use to wash it off?

water


What is the step that should be taken when a caustic chemical gets into a person's eye?

"Flush the affected area with water"


What is the first step that should be taken when a caustic chemical gets into a persons eye?

Abundant water washing


What is the first step that should be taken when a caustic chemical gets into a person's eye?

"Flush the affected area with water"


What does adding caustic soda to water raise or lower the pH?

I'm a chemist waste water operator and we use caustic soda to raise pH levels and sulfuric acid to lower pH levels


What is caustic use for?

There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid


Why heat evolve at dilution of caustic?

Caustic dissolution involves the dissolution of NaOH in water. The heat evolves during this process because it is being absorbed.


What is caustic acid used for?

There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid


How is caustic soda used at waste-water plant?

to kill the chlorine...


What is the pH level of Caustic Soda?

A normal or neutral pH level is 7. Caustic soda is highly basic with a pH of between 13.5 and 15. Caustic soda is a dangerous base and should be handled carefully.


What gases produced from mixing cyanide water caustic soda These chemicals are used in gold production.?

Caustic Soda, also known as lye, is an inorganic compound that is highly acidic. When used to remove gold from its ore the gases produced can be highly toxic and should not be breathed in.