PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is the best way to dispose of a potentially dangerous compound?
A
Place it in a hazardous material waste container
B
Recycle the compound for a future lab activity
C
Put it into a garbage can
D
Pour it down the drain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hazardous wastes must be deposited in so-called secure landfills, which provide at least 3 metres (10 feet) of separation between the bottom of the landfill and the underlying bedrock or groundwater table. A secure hazardous-waste landfill must have two impermeable liners and leachate collection systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -The plastic container or box should be sealed and placed in regular laboratory trash. Metal containers must be triple-rinsed with water or other suitable solvent and air-dried. If the container is free of hazardous chemical residues, it may be placed in the regular laboratory trash.

Detailed explanation-3: -Disposal-Permanently containing hazardous wastes. The most common type of disposal facility is a landfill, where hazardous wastes are disposed of in carefully constructed units designed to protect groundwater and surface water resources.

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