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what they do is put either water or salt on the affected area to neutralize the acid and make the road safe to drive through
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agosam
why is spilling acid so dangerous
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∙ 12y agoIf the acid was strong enough it might burn the driver of the tanker . The fireman will have to come and neutralize the acid by adding equal alkali
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∙ 12y agoleave it for someone else to deal with it
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What would happen if a strong acid spills?
Depending on how strong the acid is it might burn through the floor or if you touch it your hand may get poisoned or worse your hand will start burning and bubbling and it would be like torture until the acid reaches your main blood vein and kills you.
What would you do if spill some acid in the floor?
contact your teacher as soon as possible as it could be highly flammable.
Would would you use to cancel out sulfuric acid?
Sodium bicarbonate (or sodium hydrogen carbonate/baking soda) is commonly used to neutralize sulfuric acid, such as during a spill.
Why is baking soda used to neutralize an acid spill?
baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is a base or alkyline substance and would therefore have the affect of neutralizing and acid.
A caustic absorbent neutralizes a spill by diluting it with acid?
true
What would happen if you spill sulphuric acid?
A massive nuclear war would break out destroying the continets and killing off life as we know it.
What would happen if a strong acid spills?
Depending on how strong the acid is it might burn through the floor or if you touch it your hand may get poisoned or worse your hand will start burning and bubbling and it would be like torture until the acid reaches your main blood vein and kills you.
What would you do if spill some acid in the floor?
contact your teacher as soon as possible as it could be highly flammable.
Would would you use to cancel out sulfuric acid?
Sodium bicarbonate (or sodium hydrogen carbonate/baking soda) is commonly used to neutralize sulfuric acid, such as during a spill.
What would happen if nothing was done with acid rain?
it would rain acid :P
How do you neutralize a base spill?
Use an acid.
What is a home remedy for acid on skin?
If you happen to spill acid on your skin. Flush it with water for a good 5 minutes. If you have a situation where you need to neutralize the acid then Baking Soda is the solution in almost every home. But still flush it very well.
What effect would an antacid have on a acid?
it would contridict the acid and nothing would happen ! Anacid neutralises acid & salts get formed !
Why is the acid spill dangerous?
acid can eat away at whatever it comes in contact with
Why is baking soda used to neutralize an acid spill?
baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is a base or alkyline substance and would therefore have the affect of neutralizing and acid.
What would you use as a fire man if there was a acid spill on the road?
Neutralization with powdered calcium carbonate, after this water washing.
Should you clean up an acid spill with water or with a base?
NO
