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1. Most of the chemicals included in your kit can be discarded down a drain with copious amounts of water. Describe a situation in which you would need to neutralize a chemical before discarding down a drain.

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User Carrein
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Answer:

A strong acid or a strong base should be neutralized before pouring down a drain.

Step-by-step explanation:

Always make sure to add acid to water (not vice-versa) to avoid a nasty exothermic reaction :)

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