WCH11 June 2022

13.​​ When carrying out chemical experiments, the hazards and risks must be considered.​​ 

For a given chemical​​ 

A the hazard is fixed but the risk varies​​ 

B the hazard varies but the risk is fixed​​ 

C both hazard and risk are fixed​​ 

D both hazard and risk vary

ANSWER

A​​  the hazard is fixed but the risk varies​​ 

Analysis of Option/Explanation

A Hazard is something that has the potential to harm you (i.e. fixed). Risk is the likelihood of a hazard causing harm (i.e. it may vary).​​ Hence, option A is the correct answer.