The Lab

Question 1

What are oxidising substances?

Answer 1

Substances that provide oxygen which allows other materials to burn more fiercely.

Question 2

What are highly flammable substances?

Answer 2

Substances that easily catch fire.

Question 3

What are toxic substances?

Answer 3

Substances that can cause death. They may have their effects when swallowed/breathed in/absorbed through the skin.

Question 4

What are harmful substances?

Answer 4

Substances that are similar to toxic substances but are less dangerous.

Question 5

What are corrosive substances?

Answer 5

Substances that attack and destroy living tissues, including eyes and skin.

Question 6

What are irritant substances?

Answer 6

Substances that are not corrosive, but can cause reddening or blistering of the skin.