Question

the ideal chemical disinfectant should be:
toxic to tissues
activated only by light
expensive but powerful
stable, noncorrosive, and broad - spectrum
question 31 (1 point)
the difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic is:
both are interchangeable
antiseptics are for living tissue
disinfectants are safe for skin
antiseptics are for inanimate surfaces

Explanation:

• First question:
• A disinfectant that is toxic to tissues would harm the body, so it's not ideal.
• One activated only by light has limited use cases.
• Being expensive but powerful is not ideal as cost - effectiveness is a factor.
• A stable, noncorrosive, and broad - spectrum disinfectant can be used widely without causing damage and has consistent performance.
• Second question:
• Disinfectants and antiseptics are not interchangeable.
• Disinfectants are usually for inanimate surfaces and may be too harsh for skin.
• Antiseptics are formulated to be used on living tissue (like skin), while disinfectants are for non - living objects.

Answer:

• First question: Stable, noncorrosive, and broad - spectrum.
• Second question: Antiseptics are for living tissue.