Asked by jacob

Hiro does not see a puddle of liquid on the lab table and accidentally touches the liquid. What should Hiro do next?
He should tell his teacher about the spill and clean it up with paper towels.
He should tell his teacher about the spill and rinse his hand in the sink.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The second option is correct: tell the teacher and rinse your hand in the sink.

Why and what to do:
- Alert the teacher or supervisor immediately — they need to know and will direct cleanup and any medical response.
- Rinse the affected skin under running water right away (generally at least 15 minutes) and remove contaminated clothing or jewelry. Use soap if available.
- If you develop pain, burns, numbness, or other symptoms, get medical attention.
- Do NOT try to clean the spill yourself with paper towels or by wiping it up — unknown chemicals can spread, react, or contaminate trash. The teacher will use the appropriate spill kit and procedures (or call the lab safety officer).