These items concern safety in the Determination of an Equilibrium Constant Experiment. (Select all that apply.) (a) Which of the following are hazardous properties of nitric acid? It's highly flammable. It's a potent carcinogen (causes cancer). It's corrosive. It's basic. It's an oxidant. It's a teratogen (causes birth defects). (b) Which of the following are hazardous properties of sodium thiocyanate? It's a teratogen (causes birth defects). It's highly flammable. It's an irritant. It's acidic. It's basic. It's a potent carcinogen (causes cancer). It's toxic. (c) If any of the solutions in this experiment are spilled on skin or clothing, what is the first thing to do? Flush the area with water. Clean up any spills on the floor or at your lab bench. Go to the TA and tell him/her about the spill. Neutralize the chemical with sodium thiosulfate solution.