1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about absorbents used to soak up different leaks and spills?
A) They should have their own specific labeled containers
B) They should not be thrown away or disposed of in landfills
C) They can be mixed
D) They may be picking up hazardous materials
2. Contaminated rags are recommended for disposal in landfills.
A) True
B) False
3. The hazardous component in most antifreeze is _____, which is extremely toxic to humans and animals.
A) Carbon monoxide
B) Ethylene glycol
C) Calcium carbonate
D) Strychnine
1. The answer is C. Absorbents should be separated so that users can easily distinguish every kind of material and what they appropriately absorb. 2. The answer is False. Contaminated rags should not be thrown in landfills most especially when the chemical contained is extremely hazardous. 3. The answer is B. Ethylene glycol is the main component of antifreeze which is used to lower the freezing point of liquids. Ingestion of such component can be fatal to the one exposed.