Question

what is hazardous waste? for questions 1 and 2, write true if the statement is true. if the statement is false, replace the underlined word to make the statement true. write your changes on the line. 1 hazardous waste may be liquid, solid, sludge, or gas. 2 reactive substances are chemically stable and sometimes react with other compounds. 3 list three examples of ignitable hazardous waste. 4 why is it difficult to safely dispose of corrosive substances?

Explanation:

1. True. Hazardous waste can be in these forms.
2. False. Reactive substances are chemically unstable. Replace "stable" with "unstable".
3. Examples: gasoline, paint - thinners, acetone.
4. Corrosive substances can damage containers and infrastructure, and react with other materials during disposal.

Answer:

1. True
2. False; unstable
3. Gasoline, paint - thinners, acetone
4. They can damage containers and react with other materials.