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Klay is performing an experiment that involves heating a beaker of water on a hot plate. Which is a potential hazard that could cause the greatest injury ?

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The hot plate is the greatest hazard do to the fact that the hot plate will be hotter than the water. It is also plugged into the wall so there is a hazard of if water is spilled onto the hot plate. You could get burned by the electrical water and cause a fire.

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