20XX General Effects of Organic Solvents on Health
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What is the half-life of absorbed nickel in the body?

  • 1-5 hours
  • 20-60 hours (correct)
  • 80-100 hours
  • 10-20 hours

Which term best describes organic solvents?

  • Chemicals intended for mitigating pests
  • Chemicals capable of dissolving oils and fats (correct)
  • Materials used in pest control devices
  • Substances that prevent pests

What is the primary route of excretion for absorbed nickel?

  • In feces
  • Through the skin
  • In sweat
  • In urine (correct)

According to the US EPA, how are pesticides often categorized?

<p>By the type of pest they control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of organic solvents?

<p>Ability to dissolve oils and fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is typically used to describe a substance that is in the gaseous state at room temperature and pressure?

<p>Gas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common health hazard associated with organic solvents?

<p>Respiratory issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a relatively stable suspension of solid particles or liquid droplets in air?

<p>Aerosol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of volatile liquids at room temperature, according to the text?

<p>They are highly flammable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe solid particles formed by combustion, sublimation, or condensation of vaporized material?

<p>Fume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of fibres that distinguishes them from dusts and other aerosols?

<p>They are solid particles with a high aspect ratio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the two main types of contaminants mentioned in the text?

<p>Radioactive materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about dissolved contaminants?

<p>They can reach and have effects in all parts of the respiratory system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Chemical Classification system mentioned in the text?

<p>To categorize chemicals based on their physical, health, and environmental hazards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hazard classes are there under physical hazards according to the text?

<p>16 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the "List of Classified Chemicals" mentioned in the text?

<p>To specify the hazard classification and labeling requirements for listed chemicals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a suspended contaminant according to the text?

<p>Aerosols (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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