Characteristics of Hazardous Waste

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste?

  1. Ignitability

  2. Corrosivity

  3. Reactivity

  4. Biodegradability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodegradability is not a characteristic of hazardous waste. Ignitability, corrosivity, and reactivity are all characteristics of hazardous waste.

What is the flash point of a hazardous waste?

  1. The temperature at which the waste will ignite

  2. The temperature at which the waste will explode

  3. The temperature at which the waste will decompose

  4. The temperature at which the waste will react with water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flash point of a hazardous waste is the temperature at which the waste will ignite.

Which of the following is a corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Acids

  2. Bases

  3. Oxidizers

  4. Reducing agents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acids are corrosive hazardous wastes. Bases, oxidizers, and reducing agents are not corrosive hazardous wastes.

What is the pH of a corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Less than 2

  2. Greater than 12.5

  3. Between 2 and 12.5

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pH of a corrosive hazardous waste is less than 2.

Which of the following is a reactive hazardous waste?

  1. Explosives

  2. Peroxides

  3. Unstable compounds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explosives, peroxides, and unstable compounds are all reactive hazardous wastes.

What is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to react violently with water?

  1. Ignitability

  2. Corrosivity

  3. Reactivity

  4. Toxicity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reactivity is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to react violently with water.

Which of the following is a toxic hazardous waste?

  1. Arsenic

  2. Lead

  3. Mercury

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arsenic, lead, and mercury are all toxic hazardous wastes.

What is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause cancer?

  1. Ignitability

  2. Corrosivity

  3. Reactivity

  4. Carcinogenicity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carcinogenicity is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause cancer.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the environment?

  1. Ecotoxicity

  2. Persistence

  3. Bioaccumulation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecotoxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation are all characteristics of hazardous waste that refer to its ability to cause damage to the environment.

What is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to remain in the environment for a long time?

  1. Ignitability

  2. Corrosivity

  3. Reactivity

  4. Persistence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Persistence is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to remain in the environment for a long time.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to accumulate in living organisms?

  1. Ignitability

  2. Corrosivity

  3. Reactivity

  4. Bioaccumulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bioaccumulation is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to accumulate in living organisms.

What is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to human health?

  1. Toxicity

  2. Carcinogenicity

  3. Mutagenicity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Toxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity are all characteristics of hazardous waste that refer to its ability to cause damage to human health.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the nervous system?

  1. Neurotoxicity

  2. Developmental toxicity

  3. Reproductive toxicity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neurotoxicity is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the nervous system.

What is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the reproductive system?

  1. Neurotoxicity

  2. Developmental toxicity

  3. Reproductive toxicity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reproductive toxicity is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the reproductive system.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the developing fetus?

  1. Neurotoxicity

  2. Developmental toxicity

  3. Reproductive toxicity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Developmental toxicity is the characteristic of hazardous waste that refers to its ability to cause damage to the developing fetus.

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