Science Safety Test

What is the first thing you should do if something spills during a science investigation?

• tell the teacher

• clean it up with a paper towel

• ask your friend for help

• pretend nothing happened

What is the most important safety rule to follow when working with chemicals?

• smell the chemicals

• wear safety goggles

• taste the chemicals

• wear an apron

What must be done to prevent an accident from happening in a science investigation?

• ask the group for help

• wait for the teachers instructions

• wash your hands

• pick up the tools

Sara uses vinegar and baking soda during a science activity. What safety precaution should Sara take after conducting the investigation?

• clean the table after the investigation

• wash your hands

• wear safety goggles

• leave the tools on the table

Goggles, thermal gloves and lab aprons are all considered to be which vocabulary word?

• wafting

• science

• safety equipment

• science tools

Why do scientists wear safety goggles during science investigations?

• to avoid injury to their skin

• to improve their vision

• to avoid injury to their eyes

• to keep their face clean

Running in the science lab during an investigation is ...

• not very dangerous.

• allowed sometimes.

• always against the rules.

• allowed if you are also working.

What should you do if you notice that a beaker is broken?

• throw it in the trash

• put it back where you found it

• tell the teacher

• keep using the beaker

When should students start using the equipment or tools in a science investigation?

• as soon as all the group sits down

• when you partner says "start"

• as soon as you get to the room

• when the teacher tells you to begin

Which science tool should be used to how much time it takes for an ice cube to melt in the sun?

• hot plate

• hand lens

• stopwatch

• thermometer