Biology GCSE
safe handling of caustic soda lime
What safe handling of caustic soda lime means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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Soda lime used to absorb carbon dioxide is caustic and harmful, so safety goggles and gloves are mandatory and spills must be neutralized immediately to prevent chemical burns.
Topics that use safe handling of caustic soda lime
- Physiology, responses respiration (OCR GCSE)
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