The best treatment for a student who accidentally poured conc tetraoxosulphate(vi) on his skin in the laboratory is to wash his skin with?

A. with cool running water
B. sodium hydroxide solution
C. iodine solution
D. sodium trioxonitrate(v) solution

Correct Answer:

Option A – with cool running water

Explanation

• Sulfuric acid is flushed with a mild, soapy solution if the burns are not severe. Sulfuric acid feels hot when water is added to the acid, but it is better to flush the area and not leave the acid on the skin.
• Don’t try to neutralize the burn with acid or alkali. This could cause a chemical reaction that worsens the burn.