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Corrosivity of Hazardous Waste

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the corrosivity of hazardous waste.
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What is the pH range that defines a corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. pH < 2 or pH > 12.5

  2. pH < 1 or pH > 13

  3. pH < 0 or pH > 14

  4. pH < 3 or pH > 11


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the EPA, a corrosive hazardous waste has a pH less than 2 or greater than 12.5.

Which of the following is a common example of a corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Battery acid

  2. Bleach

  3. Gasoline

  4. Used oil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Battery acid is a highly corrosive liquid that is used in lead-acid batteries. It has a pH of less than 2 and can cause severe burns and tissue damage.

What is the primary hazard associated with corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Fire

  2. Explosion

  3. Corrosive burns

  4. Respiratory irritation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous waste can cause severe burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. It can also damage metal and other materials.

How should corrosive hazardous waste be stored?

  1. In a cool, dry place

  2. In a secure, locked cabinet

  3. In a container that is resistant to corrosion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous waste should be stored in a cool, dry place, in a secure, locked cabinet, and in a container that is resistant to corrosion.

What is the best way to dispose of corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Pour it down the drain

  2. Bury it in the backyard

  3. Take it to a hazardous waste disposal facility

  4. Dilute it with water and then pour it down the drain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous waste should be disposed of at a hazardous waste disposal facility. This will ensure that it is handled and disposed of properly.

What are some of the regulations that govern the management of corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  2. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

  3. The Clean Water Act (CWA)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The management of corrosive hazardous waste is regulated by a number of laws, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA).

What are some of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when handling corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Gloves

  2. Goggles

  3. Respirator

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When handling corrosive hazardous waste, it is important to wear gloves, goggles, and a respirator to protect yourself from exposure.

What is the best way to clean up a spill of corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Use a strong acid to neutralize the spill

  2. Use a strong base to neutralize the spill

  3. Use water to dilute the spill

  4. Use a commercial spill cleanup kit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to clean up a spill of corrosive hazardous waste is to use a commercial spill cleanup kit. These kits contain the necessary materials to safely and effectively clean up the spill.

What are some of the long-term health effects of exposure to corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Cancer

  2. Respiratory problems

  3. Skin and eye damage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to corrosive hazardous waste can lead to a number of long-term health effects, including cancer, respiratory problems, and skin and eye damage.

What is the best way to prevent exposure to corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Avoid contact with the waste

  2. Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

  3. Work in a well-ventilated area

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to prevent exposure to corrosive hazardous waste is to avoid contact with the waste, wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and work in a well-ventilated area.

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

  1. It has a pH less than 2 or greater than 12.5

  2. It can cause severe burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract

  3. It is ignitable

  4. It is reactive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous waste is not ignitable. However, it can be reactive and can cause severe burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

What is the DOT classification for corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Class 8

  2. Class 9

  3. Class 10

  4. Class 11


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous waste is classified as Class 8 by the DOT.

What is the UN number for corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. UN1760

  2. UN1779

  3. UN1824

  4. UN1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UN number for corrosive hazardous waste is UN1760.

What is the proper shipping name for corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.

  2. Corrosive solid, n.o.s.

  3. Corrosive material, n.o.s.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The proper shipping name for corrosive hazardous waste is "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.", "Corrosive solid, n.o.s.", or "Corrosive material, n.o.s.", depending on the specific waste.

What are some of the common methods for treating corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Neutralization

  2. Oxidation

  3. Reduction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corrosive hazardous waste can be treated using a variety of methods, including neutralization, oxidation, and reduction.

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