If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spill over the hand of a student, what should be done?
A. Wash the hand with saline solution.
B. Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
C. After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.
D. Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.
Answer:B
If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spill over the hand of a student, what should be done?
A. Wash the hand with saline solution. B. Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate. C. After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand. D. Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.