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What precaution should be taken with acetylene gas on deck?
What precaution should be taken with acetylene gas on deck?
- Use it quickly to prevent instability
- Handle and store it correctly to avoid potential hazards (correct)
- Heat it to stabilize the gas
- Keep it in direct sunlight to maintain stability
What should be done if a fire breaks out on the vessel involving acetylene cylinders?
What should be done if a fire breaks out on the vessel involving acetylene cylinders?
- Cover the cylinders with a fire blanket
- Attempt to cool the cylinders with water
- Throw the cylinders over the side as soon as possible (correct)
- Move the cylinders to a safer location on the vessel
Why is acetylene considered very unstable when heated?
Why is acetylene considered very unstable when heated?
- It turns into a liquid state when heated
- It emits toxic fumes when heated
- It can lead to explosion if not handled properly
- It becomes highly reactive when heated (correct)
