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A student is conducting an experiment that involves adding hydrochloric acid to various minerals to detect if they have carbonates in them. the student holds a mineral up and adds hydrochloric acid to it. the acid runs down the side and onto the student’s hand causing irritation and a minor burn. if they had done a risk assessment first, how would this situation be different?

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If they had done a risk assessment first "The student would have no injuries because he would know hydrochloric acid is dangerous and would be wearing gloves when using it"

What is hydrochloric acid?

An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride HCl that is a strong corrosive irritating acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice, and is widely used in industry and in the laboratory.

Maintain a safe distance between your hands and your body, mouth, eyes, as well as a face when utilizing lab supplies and chemicals.

If they had done a risk assessment first "The student would have no injuries because he would know hydrochloric acid is dangerous and would be wearing gloves when using it"

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