SAFETY AND LAB EQUIPMENT FLASHCARD

Front

What is the most important reason for wearing safety goggles in the laboratory?

Back

To protect your eyes from potential hazards

Front

What should you do if a chemical comes into contact with your skin?

Back

Wash it off immediately with water and notify the teacher

Front

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for most laboratory fires, including those involving flammable liquids and electrical equipment?

Back

Type B

Front

What should you do if a fire breaks out in a laboratory and it cannot be easily controlled?

Back

Alert the teacher and evacuate the lab following established procedures

Front

Which of the following is NOT a proper lab attire?

• Loose clothing and open-toed shoes
• Shorts and a tank top
• Long pants and closed-toed shoes
• Lab coat and safety goggles

Back

Loose clothing and open-toed shoes

Front

Before using any unfamiliar equipment in the lab, what should you do?

Back

Read the equipment's manual or ask the teacher for instructions

Front

Actions to avoid during an experiment: Eat or drink in the lab, Multitask by texting on your phone, Keep your workspace organized and clutter-free, Follow the experiment procedures carefully.

Back

Eat or drink in the lab

Front

What should you do if you accidentally spill a chemical on the lab bench?

Back

Alert the teacher and clean it up according to the proper procedure

Front

What is the purpose of a fume hood in the laboratory?

Back

To prevent chemical fumes from spreading in the lab

Front

Which type of glassware is best suited for measuring precise volumes of liquids?

Back

Graduated cylinder