20 questions
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed near
an open door
an open flame
another student
a sink
Why would you wear goggles in the lab?
to prevent eye strain
to improve your vision
for protection from UV rays
for protection from chemicals, heat, or glassware
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
figure it out as you do the lab
try several methods until something works
ask the instructor before proceeding
skip it and go on to the next part
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
left at your lab station for the next class
disposed of according to your instructor's directions
dumped in the sink
taken home
If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
discuss options with your instructor
keep working after the bell to finish up
sneak in after school and work alone
come in during lunch and work while finishing your lunch
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
toward yourself
toward your lab partner
toward another classmate
away from all people
When you heat a piece of glass and need to pick it up, you should
use a rag or paper towels
pick up the end that looks cooler
use tongs
pour cold water on it
The first thing you should do if you get injured in the lab is
tell the instructor immediately
see a doctor after school
visit the school nurse after class
apply first aid yourself
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
use a beaker to drink water
carry as much as you can at one time
stack the glassware to carry it
examine all glassware to check for chips and cracks
Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection in a lab as
a face shield
safety glasses
splashproof chemical goggles
sunglasses
Long hair in the laboratory must be
cut short
held out of the way with the hand you aren't using
always neatly groomed
tied back with a hairband or something similar
Which of the following should not be worn in the lab?
closed toe shoes, hair ties
watches, short sleeved shirts
loose clothing, dangling jewelry
long pants, boots
Which of the following footwear is best in the laboratory?
sandals
rain boots
closed-toed shoes
heels
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
always against the rules
OK
Acceptable if you are working alone
Not a big problem as long as there are no injuries
If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
soap
oil
another, weaker acid
plenty of water
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
treat your hands with lotion
wash your hands with soap and water
wipe your hands with a cleansing wipe
dry your hands with a paper towel
True or false: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass
true
false
True or false: All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
true
false
You are allowed to enter the chemical storage area any time you need to get an item
true
false
True or false: Unfamiliar chemicals can be considered safe unless the instructor tells you otherwise
true
false