The Lab Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What are oxidising substances?

A

Substances that provide oxygen which allows other materials to burn more fiercely.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are highly flammable substances?

A

Substances that easily catch fire.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are toxic substances?

A

Substances that can cause death. They may have their effects when swallowed/breathed in/absorbed through the skin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are harmful substances?

A

Substances that are similar to toxic substances but are less dangerous.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are corrosive substances?

A

Substances that attack and destroy living tissues, including eyes and skin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are irritant substances?

A

Substances that are not corrosive, but can cause reddening or blistering of the skin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly