Hazardous Chemicals in the Environment Flashcards
1
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defined as a waste with potentially harmful properties to the environment and human health
A
hazardous waste
2
Q
hazardous chemical materials that are harmful and fatal when ingested or absorbed
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toxic
3
Q
dangerous to human contact
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corrosive
4
Q
may burn easily
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flammable
5
Q
reacts easily when exposed to heat, friction, pressure, shock, presence of a catalyst, or contact with air or water
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reactive
