Question

fume hoods are used to ________ a. prevent fires from spreading in the lab b. put out fires c. prevent toxic gases from spreading through the lab d. clean chemicals off the body please select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Explanation:

Fume hoods are ventilation devices in labs. Their main function is to capture and remove toxic or hazardous gases, vapors, and particles, preventing their spread in the lab environment. They are not for fire - prevention, fire - extinguishing, or de - contamination of chemicals on the body.

Answer:

C. prevent toxic gases from spreading through the lab