Question

which of the following best matches the description? a serious effect that occurs shortly after exposure to a hazardous substance. select one: a. reactivity b. waste minimization c. acute toxicity d. chronic toxicity e. synergism f. rcra g. threshold levels h. corrosiveness i. cercla j. ld50 k. ignitability l. superfund m. national priority list n. toxicity o. hazardous wastes

Explanation:

Acute toxicity refers to the serious adverse effects that occur shortly after exposure to a hazardous substance. Other terms like chronic toxicity refer to long - term effects, and the other options do not match the given description.

Answer:

C. acute toxicity