Question

A chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas, and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, or high temperatures best describes which type of DOT hazardous materials classification?

Answer 1

The chemical described above belongs to CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVES of DOT hazardous material classification. An hazardous substance is any substance which can cause adverse effects in humans when exposed to it. These substances are divided into different categories based on the way they react in different situations. It is mandatory that you aware of the kind of chemical you are working with when you are in the laboratory in order to take appropriate precautionary steps.

Answer 2

The correct answer is class I explosives.

Step-by-step explanation:

An explosive refers to a chemical, which leads to a sudden, almost immediate discharge of gas, pressure, and heat when exposed to sudden pressure, shock, or high temperature. These are unstable substances and are primarily of two kinds.

The type one comprises of substances possessing the tendency of undergoing supersonic reactions, like TNT and nitroglycerin. The other kind comprises substances, which burn briskly, however, at a subsonic rate. The examples are rocket propellants, gunpowder, and fireworks.