Laboratory Safety & Scientific Method Flashcard

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What should you do if a chemical spills on your desk?

Back

Notify the teacher

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Is it unnecessary to report minor laboratory incidents to the teacher?

Back

False

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No chemicals should ever be tasted.

Back

True

Front

Goggles must be worn at all times in the lab when using hot water baths or chemicals.

Back

True

Front

Gloves should be worn when handling any chemicals.

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True

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What should you do if glassware becomes chipped or broken?

Back

Notify the teacher immediately.

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What should you do to keep all work areas?

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Keep them clean, organized, and clear of all unnecessary materials.

Front

What should a student do with the extra 5 ml of solution A taken accidentally?

Back

Set the extra 5 ml aside in a labeled beaker and ask the teacher for advice.

Front

Which safety procedure is recommended when a liquid is being heated in a test tube?

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All of the above: use test tube tongs to remove the hot test tube from the hot water bath, point the test tube away when it is being heated in the hot water bath, wear goggles, a lab apron and hair tied back.

Front

What is the independent variable in the investigation? Options: Plant Growth, Color of Light, Amount of Soil, Type of Plant

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Color of Light