Chemistry For Changing Times (14th Edition)
Chemistry For Changing Times (14th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321972026
Author: John W. Hill, Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 9P
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Interpretation:

To choose the option that is corrosive poison from the given choices.

Concept Introduction:

A corrosive poison is defined as a poison that erodes and destroys the surface of the substance which it comes in contact with.

There are mainly four types of corrosive poison:

  1. Mineral acids such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid.
  2. Organic acids such as carbolic acids, salicylic acid, oxalic acid.
  3. Vegetable acid such as hydrocyanic acid.
  4. Alkalis such as ammonium hydroxide, Caustic potash and soda

Acids and bases are generally corrosive poisons. The strong bases and strong acids act as the catalyst in the hydrolysis of proteins and amides.

Correct Answer:

The correct answers are option (a) Sulfuric acid and option (b) Sodium hydroxide

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