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[[File:CorrosiveSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s.]] | [[File:CorrosiveSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s.]] | ||
| + | A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Corrosive Chemicals=== | ||
| + | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | ||
| + | : Some [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s are a [[gas]] and will damage the [[lung]]s if [[inhale]]d. | ||
| + | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | ||
| + | : [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
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A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]]. | A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:37, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A corrosive substance is one which can break down other materials or damage the skin.
About Corrosive Chemicals
- Corrosive chemicals can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some corrosive chemicals are a gas and will damage the lungs if inhaled.
- Corrosive chemicals will damage some materials more than others.
- Acids are corrosive to metals but not usually ceramics or glass.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A corrosive substance is one which can break down other materials or damage the skin.
About Corrosive Chemicals
- Corrosive chemicals can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some corrosive chemicals are a gas and will damage the lungs if inhaled.
- Corrosive chemicals will damage some materials more than others.
- Acids are corrosive to metals but not usually ceramics or glass.