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Chemistry
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09/21/2013

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Term
What is the molecular weight of air?
Definition
29
Term
What does CAS stand for?
Definition
Chemical Abstract Service
Term
What are the most common methods of measuring Vapor Pressure?
Definition
Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), Pouns per square inch (PSI), Atmospheres (atm), Millibars (mb)
Term
What is common temperature (in Fahrenheit) all laboratory experiments and most standards are set at?
Definition
68 degrees F
Term
At a vapor pressure above what mmHg are materials considered to be an inhalation hazard?
Definition
Any materials above 40 mmHg.
Term
What is the vapor pressure of water?
Definition
25 mmHg
Term
What is the vapor density of air?
Definition
1
Term
The NIOSH guide lists vapor density under another name, what is it?
Definition
Relative gas density (RgasD)
Term
What is the molecular weight of air?
Definition
29
Term
What are the 10 gases that air lighter than air?
Definition
DAMN 3H CAE (Cows ate everything: DiBorane, Acetylene, Methane, Neon, Hydrogen, Hydrogen Cyanide, Helium, Carbon Monoxide, Ammonia, Ethylene
Term
Generally how long is the lag for a diffusion sensor?
Definition
15-30 seconds
Term
How many ppm is 1% of the atmosphere?
Definition
10,000 ppm
Term
At 0 degrees C, what is the temperature in Kelvin?
Definition
-273 degrees Kelvin
Term
At What temperature does a flammable liquid become a combustible liquid?
Definition
When the liquid ignites above 141 degrees F
Term
What is the weight of Water?
Definition
8.33 lbs.
Term
Who sets training and equipment standards for HM first responders?
Definition
OSHA...OSHA Title 29 CFR 1910
Term
Which mode of material transportation is MOST regulated in HM?
Definition
Waterways
Term
What physical state is of most concern for responders?
Definition
Gasious
Term
Aside from physical state what factors are of most concern for responders?
Definition
Material and quantity
Term
What is non-pressure/atmospheric tank pressure?
Definition
<.5 psi
Term
What is pressure tanks (low pressure) tanks held to?
Definition
Low = .5 to 15 psi, Pressure tanks are >15 psi
Term
What is cryogenic tank pressure?
Definition
Vary in pressure, but some can be as high as >300 psi
Term
What is a MC 306/406?
Definition
Non-pressure tank truck,elliptical in shape.
Term
What is a MC 307/407?
Definition
Low pressure CHEMICAL tank truck, circular in shape
Term
What is a MC 312/412?
Definition
???
Term
What is a MC 331
Definition
High pressure tank truck. Above 100 psi. Rounded ends.
Term
What is a MC 338?
Definition
Cryogenic liquid tank truck. Pressure <22 psi. Valves enclosed in a shed in read
Term
What pressures are in a cylinder/tube trailer?
Definition
Pressures between 3000 and 5000 psi.
Term
What pressures are in a dry bulk cargo tank?
Definition
Less than 22 psi. Bottom valves.
Term
An Orange placard would indicate?
Definition
Explosives
Term
A yellow placard would indicate?
Definition
Oxidizer
Term
A red placard would indicate?
Definition
Flammables
Term
A white placard would indicate?
Definition
Health hazard
Term
A Blue placard would indicate?
Definition
Water reactive
Term
A green placard would indicate?
Definition
Non-flammable gas
Term
NFPA 704 yellow square means?
Definition
reactivity
Term
NFPA 704 red square means?
Definition
Flammability
Term
NFPA 704 Blue square means?
Definition
Health
Term
NFPA 704 white square means?
Definition
Special hazards
Term
In piping system color coding, Yellow means?
Definition
High hazard materials
Term
In piping system color coding, Green means?
Definition
Low hazard LIQUIDS
Term
In piping system color coding, Blue means?
Definition
Low hazard GASES
Term
In piping system color coding, red means?
Definition
Fire suppresion
Term
What pH is an acid?
Definition
0-6. A comes before B on the scale. Acids come before bases
Term
What pH is OK to dispose of at a scene?
Definition
anything with a pH between 5 and 9.
Term
A drop of 0.1% on the oxygen meter would denote a presence of how many ppm of something else?
Definition
5000 ppm
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