what are types of chemicals ?
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Explanation:
The five basic types of chemical reactions are combination, decomposition, single-replacement, double-replacement, and combustion.
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Answer:
Types of Chemicals
Corrosives
Corrosives are chemicals which cause burns on the skin, mucous membrane and eyes. Chemical burns are also caused when tissues come in contact with corrosive solids, corrosive liquids dispersed in the air as mists.
It includes mainly acids and alkalies.
Acid mists or fumes can corrode structural materials and equipment.
Corrosives chemicals have other dangerous properties as well. For example, perchloric acid, in addition to being highly corrosive, is also a powerful oxidizing agent which can cause fire and explosions.
Flammables
Flammable chemicals are a fire hazard. The lower the flashpoint (the lowest temperature at which a liquid fuel will give off enough vapour to form a momentarily ignitable mixture with air.) of the chemical, greater the hazard.
Toxics
Toxic materials are substances that can cause harm to an individual if it enters the body.
Effects of toxic chemicals are of two types- acute and chronic.