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Lab Safety

Lab Safety

Assessment

Presentation

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, K-ESS2-2, MS-PS1-4

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lashawn Richardson

Used 9+ times

FREE Resource

24 Slides • 16 Questions

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Question: What should you do before starting any lab activity?

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A. Start working immediately

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B. Wear gloves

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C. Listen to or read all instructions carefully

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D. Notify the teacher of any spills

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Multiple Choice

Question: What should you do after handling chemicals?

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A. Wash your hands with soap and water

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B. Tie back your hair

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C. Keep your hands near your face

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D. Clean up your work area

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Multiple Choice

Question: Why is it important to roll up loose sleeves during lab work?

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A. To avoid tripping over them

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B. To prevent them from catching on fire or getting into chemicals

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C. To make you look professional

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D. To keep them clean

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Multiple Choice

Question: Which of the following should you NEVER do in the laboratory?

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A. Wear glasses instead of contacts

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B. Clean up your lab area at the end of the lab

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C. Put anything into your mouth

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D. Follow all instructions

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Multiple Choice

Question: What should you do if you find chipped or cracked glassware?

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A. Continue using it

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B. Throw it in the regular trash

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C. Show it to the teacher

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D. Attempt to fix it yourself

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Multiple Choice

Question: Why should you pour down a glass stirring rod when handling liquids?

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A. To prevent splashing or splattering

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B. To mix the chemicals evenly

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C. To clean the rod

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D. To measure the liquid volume

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Multiple Choice

Question: Why should you avoid placing hot glassware in water?

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A. It may cool too slowly

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B. It may shatter due to rapid cooling

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C. It will lose its heat too quickly

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D. It will absorb water

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Multiple Choice

Question: How should you smell a chemical if necessary?

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A. Place your nose directly over the container

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B. Waft the fumes toward your nose with your hand

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C. Avoid smelling it altogether

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D. Use a fan to spread the odor

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Multiple Choice

Question: Where should electrical cords be placed during a lab?

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A. Near water sources

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B. Across walking paths

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C. In areas where no one can trip over them

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D. Hanging from equipment

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Multiple Choice

Question: How should you unplug electrical equipment?

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A. Pull the cord

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B. Turn off the power first

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C. Pull the plug, not the cord

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D. Use a damp cloth to handle the plug

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Multiple Choice

Question: How can you test if a burner or hotplate is cool enough to touch?

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A. Use a thermometer

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B. Bring the back of your hand close to it

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C. Sprinkle water on it

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D. Guess based on how long it has been off

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Multiple Choice

Question: What type of glassware can be safely heated?

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A. Regular glassware

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B. Only Pyrex or Kimax glassware

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C. Any type of glassware

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D. Heat-resistant plastic containers

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Multiple Choice

Question: What should you do immediately for a burn?

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A. Apply ice directly to the burn

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B. Flush with cold water until the burning sensation lessens

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C. Cover the burn with a bandage

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D. Notify your teacher immediately

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Multiple Choice

Question: What should you do if a chemical spill occurs on your skin?

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A. Ignore it

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B. Wipe it off with a cloth

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C. Flush with large amounts of water and use a neutralizing agent

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D. Rub the area vigorously

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Multiple Select

Who is the best rapper alive?

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Dylan

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Dylan

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Dylan

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Dylan

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Best Teacher Alive

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Richardson

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Rich

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GOATeacher

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