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If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over thehand of a student, what should be done?(a) Wash the hand with saline solution(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply apaste of sodium hydrogencarbonate(c) After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodiumhydroxide on the hand(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali

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If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over thehand of a student, what should be done?(a) Wash the hand with saline solution(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply apaste of sodium hydrogencarbonate(c) After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodiumhydroxide on the hand(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali

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The correct response to this situation would be option (b). Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of water. This is to dilute the acid and wash away as much of it as possible.

  2. After rinsing, apply a paste of sodium hydrogencarbonate (baking soda). Sodium hydrogencarbonate is a mild base that can neutralize the acid without causing further harm to the skin.

Option (a) is not recommended because saline solution is not effective in neutralizing acids. Option (c) is not recommended because sodium hydroxide is a strong base and can cause burns. Option (d) is not recommended because using a strong alkali to neutralize the acid can result in a violent reaction and cause further injury.

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