How long do acids and bases last when uncontained?

Subject: How long do acids and bases last when uncontained?

Date: Fri Dec 19 02:03:20 2003
Posted by Todd
Grade level: nonaligned School: none
City: springfield State/Province: MO Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1071821000.Ch

Message:


If an acid or base thats powerful enough to be a health hazard is spilled on a 
surface, how long would it stay a threat?  Does it evaporate or eat on the 
surface until it runs out of ability?  Things like Drano/Liquid Plumr are what 
I'm concerned about.

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