a liquid substance thought to be some kind of acid has been spilt on the floor
what steps would you take to clean this up?
2007-02-09 02:19:39 · 5 answers · asked by danity0414 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
You need to know what it is first! If it's an acid then your best choice would be to absorb the liquid with a base, such as baking soda. If you're in a lab then you should have available a "spill kit" designed for cleaning up specific substances.
2007-02-09 02:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Doug H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use litmus paper to confirm that the liquid is an acid. If it is an acid you need to neutralize the acid by mixing it with a weak base to get a neutral PH. Once a neutral PH is obtained using gloves wipe up the solution.
2007-02-09 10:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Brian K² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's an acid then with some kind of a base
2007-02-09 10:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dilute with water and then mop it up. Don't try to neutralize it, it will make for a nasty reaction on the floor. Just dilute it with lots of water.
2007-02-09 10:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Barker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would first dilute it with plenty of water and attempt to "wash" it away. If that wasn't possible I would "mop" it up and then throw away the mop!
2007-02-09 10:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋