Lab Safety & Equipment

A test tube is a cylindrical glass container used to hold, mix, or heat small quantities of liquids or solids in a laboratory.

You should read all directions carefully to understand the procedures and safety measures.

You should work with a business-like attitude, ask questions when in doubt, and clean up after yourself.

You should wear lab safety equipment when using glassware, chemicals, heat, or fire.

Poison refers to a substance that can cause harm or illness if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.

A beaker is a wide, cylindrical container used for mixing, stirring, and heating liquids.

A flask is a laboratory glassware with a narrow neck and a wider body, used for mixing and heating substances.

A funnel is used to channel liquids or fine-grained substances into containers with small openings.

Following lab safety rules helps prevent accidents, injuries, and ensures a safe working environment.

You should notify your teacher immediately and follow the proper cleanup procedures.