Question

question 14
russell needs to dispose of the acid from several old batteries leaking in his garage. he pours the acid into a plastic container and then carefully mixes it, a little at a time, with water and baking soda, which neutralizes the acid.
russell uses plastic for storage and mixing because acid has which of the following hazardous waste characteristics?
ignitable
reactive
toxic
corrosive

Explanation:

Acids are known to be corrosive, which means they can eat away at metals and other materials. Plastic is resistant to the corrosive effects of acids, so it is used for storage and mixing. Ignitability refers to the ability to catch fire easily, reactivity is about unstable chemical reactions, and toxicity is about being harmful when ingested, inhaled or absorbed. But the main reason for using plastic here is to avoid corrosion.

Answer:

D. Corrosive