Why do you think sodium bicarbonate is included to neutralize an acidic spill rather than sodium hydroxide?
Imagine a hypothetical situation in which 250 mL of diethyl ether (SDS) has spilled inside of a chemical fume hood onto a stir plate that is plugged in and stirring. Discuss the risks associated with this situation (location, size, compound spilled, and external hazards), and then explain how this spill should be managed.
