Question

Which of the following things is/are not recommended while handling acids?

• A. You can touch them
• B. You should smell them
• C. You can taste them
• D. You should let it fall on you

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

You can touch them

B

You should smell them

C

You can taste them

D

You should let it fall on you

Acids are highly corrosive in nature. Therefore, safety precautions must be taken while handling the acids. Given below are some of the safety precautions to be kept in mind while handling the acids:

(i) Do not taste.

(ii) Do not touch.

(iii) Do not smell.

(iv) Do not let it fall on the body.

(v) Use a dropper while transferring acid from the bottle.

(vi) While diluting an acid, pour small quantities of acid slowly into water taken in a beaker, and stir well.

(vii) Use a holder to hold a test tube.