Which of the following statements concerning lab safety are true?
Statement 1: NaOH and HCl have similar health risks associated with them.
Statement 2: After spilling a basic solution on the floor it is ideal to use an acidic solution or an inert substance to neutralize or absorb the spill.
a. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
b. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true
c. Both statements 1 and 2 are true
d. Both statements 1 and 2 are false