Q.

If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be done

1 Wash the hand with saline solution.  
2 Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate.  
3 After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.  
4 Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.  

Ans.

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If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student then he should wash his hands immediately with plenty of water as it will dilute the acid and wash it out. Any remaining acid should be neutralised by applying the paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate.