Which term means capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action, such as a strong acid or base?

• A. Group
• B. Corrosive
• C. Corrosion
• D. Ionic charge

Answer: (B)

A substance that can destroy or eat away by chemical action is described as corrosive. Acids and bases are classic examples because they react with metals or skin and cause material loss. Corrosion is the actual process of that damage, while corrosive is the adjective used to describe the property. The other terms don’t fit: a Group is a classification of elements, corrosion refers to the process itself, and ionic charge is about the electric charge on ions, not their ability to cause chemical damage.