Chapter 7

Question 1

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances chemically.

Answer 1

Element.

Question 2

Chemical combination of two or more elements, that is electrically neutral

Answer 2

Compound

Question 3

mixture in which all of the ingredients are completely dissolved. made up of a solvent and a solute

Answer 3

Solution

Question 4

a pourable mixture of a solid and a liquid

Answer 4

slurry

Question 5

a cryogenic liquid is what ?

Answer 5

gasses that have been transformed into extremely cold liquids stored at temps. below 90C.

Question 6

What are hazards associated with cryogenic liquids?

Answer 6

1) extreme cold
2) tremendous liquid to gas expansion ratios
3) hazards of the respective material

Question 7

ionic bonding

Answer 7

the electrostatic attraction of oppositely charged particles.

Question 8

organic materials

Answer 8

materials that contain Carbon atoms

Question 9

inorganic materials

Answer 9

compounds derived from other that vegetable or animal material that also may contain carbon ( sulfur dioxide)

Question 10

what are hydrocarbons

Answer 10

compounds primarily made up of hydrogen and carbon

Question 11

saturated hydrocarbons

Answer 11

a hydrocarbon possessing only single covalent bonds, and all of the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen. also called alkanes

Question 12

unsaturated hydrocarbons

Answer 12

a hydrocarbon with at least one multiple bond between two carbon atoms somewhere in the molecule. also called alkynes

Question 13

aromatic hydrocarbons

Answer 13

a hydrocarbon which contains a benzene ring

Question 14

halogenated hydrocarbons

Answer 14

a hydrocarbon with a halogen atom substituted for a hydrogen atom. often more toxic than organic chemicals

Question 15

what provide information on the behaviour of a material ?

Answer 15

physical properties.

Question 16

what are examples of physical properties

Answer 16

• normal physical state
• temperature of the product
• vapor pressure
• specific gravity
• vapor density
• boiling point
• melting point
• volatility

Question 17

what is Vapor Pressure

Answer 17

the pressure exerted by the vapor within the container against the sides of the container. it is dependant on temperature.

Question 18

what is the Techinal information center for Canada ?

Answer 18

CANUTEC - (613) 966 6666 or *666

Question 19

WHat is the TIC for the USA

Answer 19

CHEMTREC

Question 20

what is a Technical information specialist ?

Answer 20

personnel who either work with the hazmat or the processing of it or who have some other form of specialized knowledge( container design, toxicology )

Question 21

What are detection and monitoring equipment used for ?

Answer 21

• determine if a HAZMAT is present
• classify an unknown hazard
• determine appropriate level of PPE
• determine size and location of hazard control zones
• develop protective action recommendations
• asses potential health hazards associated with hazards
• determine if a scene is safe for public to reenter.

Question 22

when collecting samples for product identification during an incident, can you use same samples for evidence?

Answer 22

No. collect different samples for evidence.

Question 23

what can effect the behaviour of hydrocarbons or other chemicals released into soil ?

Answer 23

• physical properties of the material
• type of soil
• underground water conditions

Question 24

what five questions need to be addresed to assist with visualizing HAZMAT behaviour ?

Answer 24

• where will the material go if its released
• how will it get there
• why is it likely to go there
• what harm will result
• when will it happen

Question 25

tactical objectives are what ?

Answer 25

specific and measurable processes implemented to achieve a strategic goal.

Question 26

Review of Monitoring equipment

Answer 26

PG 216 in text