Klay is performing an experiment that involves heating a beaker of water on a hot plate. Which is a potential hazard that could cause the greatest injury?
Select one:
a. Turning the hot plate up too high and boiling the water too fast.
b. Not noticing that the beaker has a crack in the base.
c. Leaving the hot plate unattended to gather other equipment.
d. Forgetting to plug in the hot plate.