Welcome to the course, based on "Explain Acids and Bases / Dispose of and Dilute of Acid safely"

In this course, you will learn about how to use acid safely, dispose of and dilute acid. Acids react with bases to produce salt whose properties are different from acid and base. Acids are useful both in a chemistry lab and in real-world tasks, like keeping your swimming pool at the right pH. The improper use of acids is very dangerous.

In most laboratories, both small amounts of waste acids and waste bases are generated. Collect them separately and neutralize one with the other rendering the material non-hazardous. If additional acid or base is required, sulfuric or hydrochloric acid and sodium or magnesium hydroxide, respectively, can be used. Non-toxic neutralization products may be disposed of through the sanitary sewer but must comply with the City of Kelowna Bylaws, in particular Consolidated Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drain Regulation Bylaw No. 6618-90. Toxic products such as ones containing heavy metals and toxic ions such as cyanide and sulphide, or large volumes of concentrated corrosive materials, should be disposed of according to approved protocols through Health, Safety, and Environment.

So, we will cover;

• Properties of Acids and Bases

• The Dilution formula

• Acid with dissolved heavy metals

• Working safely with an Acid

• Choose an indicator and A pH meter

• Litmus paper in liquid

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