Question 32
Acids, Bases and SaltsThe best treatment for a student who accidentally poured concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid on his skin in the laboratory is to wash the skin with
- A.cold water
- B.sodium hydroxide solution
- C.iodine solution
- D.sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) solution.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (cold water)
Explanation
Washing at once with plenty of cold water dilutes and removes the acid quickly. Sodium hydroxide is itself corrosive and would cause more harm.