Why does an "acid spill kit" often contain baking soda? Question options:

A) Baking soda is a weaker acid, which will raise the solution's pH.

B) Baking soda will absorb the acid so that it can be swept up.

C) Baking soda is a strong base that will react violently with the acid.

D) Baking soda is a weak base and will neutralize the acid.

Baking soda neutralizes the acid so D

D) Baking soda is a weak base and will neutralize the acid.

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