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Caustic is sometimes added to process streams for ________ or as a reactant.
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Ocie
10 months ago
Wait, can it really be used for inhibiting? Sounds odd!
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Noel
10 months ago
Neutralization makes sense, but what about stability?
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Thad
11 months ago
I thought it was mostly for corrosion control?
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Destiny
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's essential for that!
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Ria
11 months ago
Caustic is mainly used for neutralization.
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Lavonne
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought caustic was mainly for stability, but I also recall it being used for corrosion control.
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Ronald
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question where caustic was mentioned in the context of neutralization. I feel like that's the right answer here.
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Colette
12 months ago
I remember something about corrosion control being a key reason for adding caustic, but it could also be for stability.
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Ria
12 months ago
I think caustic is often used for neutralization, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only reason.
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Kindra
12 months ago
This seems like a classic chemistry question. I feel pretty confident in my understanding of caustic, so I'll carefully consider each answer choice before selecting the best one.
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Arlen
12 months ago
I'm a bit unsure on this one. The question doesn't provide much context, so I'll have to rely on my general knowledge. Maybe I can eliminate a couple options and make an educated guess.
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Mila
12 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. Caustic is often used as a reactant, so I'm thinking the answer is probably C for neutralization.
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Weldon
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. Caustic is a basic substance, so it could be used for neutralization. But it might also be added for stability or corrosion control. I'll have to weigh the options.
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Kelvin
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about the uses of caustic. I'll think through the options carefully.
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Vilma
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? What kind of 'process stream' are we even talking about here? Oh, the things they come up with for these exams...
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Fallon
1 year ago
D? Inhibiting? That's just silly. Caustic is all about making things more basic, not less!
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Margurite
1 year ago
C) Neutralization
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Ceola
1 year ago
B) Corrosion control
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Martin
1 year ago
A) Stability
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Marti
1 year ago
I'm torn between A and C. Stability and neutralization both seem plausible uses for caustic.
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Elmira
1 year ago
I think D could also be a valid use for caustic in some situations.
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Steffanie
1 year ago
D) Inhibiting
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Taryn
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards C as well. Neutralization makes sense in certain processes.
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Dino
1 year ago
C) Neutralization
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Timothy
1 year ago
B) Corrosion control
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Kasandra
1 year ago
B makes sense too. Caustic can help control corrosion in certain industrial processes.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
That's right, caustic can help prevent corrosion in some situations.
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Leslie
1 year ago
B) Corrosion control
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Louvenia
1 year ago
Hmm, I think C is the correct answer. Caustic is often used to neutralize acidic process streams.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think caustic can also be used for neutralization, so maybe the answer is C) Neutralization.
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Rene
2 years ago
I agree with Rodrigo, adding caustic can help prevent corrosion in process streams.
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Rodrigo
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Corrosion control.