Q. If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be done?
- Wash the hand with saline solution.
- Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogencarbonate.
- After washing with plenty of water and apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.
- Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.
Answer: Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogencarbonate.
