Question

the msds for sodium hydroxide gives it a health rating of 3, a flammability rating of 0, and a reactivity rating of 1. according to the msds, which best describes sodium hydroxide?
○ highly corrosive but not highly flammable
○ highly reactive and corrosive
○ highly flammable but not highly corrosive
○ not highly reactive or corrosive

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide (\(NaOH\)) is a strong base. It is highly corrosive as it can cause severe burns to skin and eyes. However, it has a flammability rating of \(0\) (not flammable) and a reactivity rating of \(1\) (slightly reactive). So, it is highly corrosive but not highly flammable.

Answer:

highly corrosive but not highly flammable