John Jay Safety Quiz 3

Which statement is INCORRECT concerning the proper transfer of chemicals?

• You should never touch the chemicals with your hands.
• You should always return unused portions to the original container.
• You should always wear safety googles.
• You should always read the label. 

On lab day, it is appropriate 

• to wear shoes that cover the entire foot
• to have on dangling jewelry and loose or baggy clothing.
• to horseplay
• to be on your cell phone

When you are FINISHED at the lab stations, you SHOULD, 
(pick the answers that apply)
A. clean up the lab area.
B. leave all dirty equipment our for someone else to clean.
C.dispose of chemicals as instructed.
D. wash your hands

• A, B, C
• B,C,D
• C,D
• A, C, D

When working with chemicals, heat, or glassware, always wear

• goggles
• apron
• neither
• both

Make sure that you, as a chemistry student

• clean up all spilled chemicals at the end of class.
• report any accident to your teacher at the end of class.
• clean up all broken glass by the end of class.
• take care of any mishap or accident immediately.

If a student were to break a beaker, 

• pick up the broken glass and dispose of it in the trash can.
• use a brush and dustpan to clean up the broken glass and dispose of it in the trash can.
• use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass and place the broken glass in the Broken Glass Box near the vent hood.
• use gloves to pick up the broken glass and dispose of it in the trash can.

If a student were to break a beaker, 

• pick up the broken glass and dispose of it in the trash can.
• use a brush and dustpan to clean up the broken glass and dispose of it in the trash can.
• use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass and place the broken glass in the Broken Glass Box near the vent hood.
• use gloves to pick up the broken glass and dispose of it in the trash can.

To dispose of all chemicals,

• burn them in a burner.
• flush them down the sink.
• throw them in the trash.
• follow the instructions of your teacher.

To test the odor of fumes,

• inhale the fumes directly from the container.
• gently wave the fumes toward your nose.
• heat the substance before smelling it.
• take a deep breath and inhale.

To avoid accidental ingestion of chemicals, you should

• keep your hands away from face and mouth.
• chew on your fingernails.
• put on make-up.
• drink from a clean looking beaker.