Question

12 - hazardous waste
learning objective: recognize the characteristics of hazardous waste.
sulfuric acid slowly erodes the metal container holding it and leaks out.
the hazardous waste characteristic of the acid in this example is

a.) reactivity
b.) corrosivity
c.) ignitability
d.) toxicity

Explanation:

Corrosivity refers to the ability of a substance to erode or dissolve other materials. Sulfuric acid eroding a metal container is an example of corrosivity. Reactivity is about how a substance reacts with other substances in general, not specifically about erosion. Ignitability pertains to a substance's ability to catch fire, and toxicity is about being poisonous.

Answer:

b. corrosivity