Question

guided practice
which is classified as a corrosive hazardous waste?
a. uranium
b. paint thinner
c. cyanide
d. lye

Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous wastes are substances that can damage or destroy other materials (including living tissue) via chemical reaction. Uranium is radioactive, paint thinner is an ignitable solvent, cyanide is toxic, while lye (sodium hydroxide, $\text{NaOH}$) is a strong base that acts as a corrosive agent, capable of corroding metals and burning organic tissue.

Answer:

D. lye