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Which type of chemicals can cause damage to the surroundings by producing gas at high temperature and pressure?

  • Acetylides (correct)
  • Nitrogen triiodide
  • Perchlorate salts
  • Organic solvents

What is the main trigger for explosive chemicals to undergo rapid chemical change?

  • Sound
  • Light
  • Magnetism
  • Heat (correct)

Which classification of pictograms alerts users about the chemical hazards they may be exposed to?

  • Chemical Hazard Pictogram
  • Physical Hazard Pictogram
  • Health Hazard Pictogram (correct)
  • Environmental Hazard Pictogram

What is the color of the background of a pictogram as required by the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of potentially explosive chemicals?

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

What is the purpose of the pictograms on labels according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety?

<p>To alert users of chemical hazards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of acids can be corrosive at greater concentrations?

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

What is a characteristic of strong bases with a pH greater than 10?

<p>They cause chemical burns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about weak acids like acetic and citric acid?

<p>They do not irritate the skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of strong acids like hydrochloric and nitric acid?

<p>They cause more pain than strong bases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do chemical burns from strong bases have more extensive damage than acid burns?

<p>Strong bases react more vigorously with tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way has human exposure to hazardous chemicals been affected by economic development?

<p>Increased human exposure due to higher use of chemicals in various sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is NOT considered a pesticide?

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

What are metabolites in relation to pesticides?

<p>Materials that pesticides break down into (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to FAO (1989), what is the definition of a pesticide?

<p>Substances intended for preventing, destroying, or controlling any pest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do pesticides break down into under certain environmental conditions?

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

Which organization collaboratively defined the term pesticide with UNEP in 1990?

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

What category of substances are excluded from the term pesticide according to the text?

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

What do welding shields primarily protect the eyes from?

<p>Burns caused by infrared or intense radiant light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for filter lenses to have an appropriate shade number according to OSHA?

<p>To protect against harmful light radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of laser safety goggles?

<p>Protect against intense concentrations of light produced by lasers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might an employer choose specific laser safety goggles according to OSHA guidelines?

<p>Depending on the equipment and operating conditions in the workplace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional protection can face shields provide when used in combination with goggles or safety spectacles?

<p>Protection against impact hazards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are each type of protective eyewear designed to protect against specific hazards?

<p>To provide customized protection based on the work environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many significant figures are in the number 0.000048?

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following numbers is correctly expressed in scientific notation?

<p>$9.2 \times 10^{24}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many significant figures are in the number 56,783?

<p>5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which zero in the number 0.06034 is significant?

<p>Zero between 6 and 3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the number 812.90, why is the zero after the 2 considered significant?

<p>It is to the right of a decimal point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct scientific notation for the number 73400000?

<p>$7.34 \times 10^{7}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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