Chemistry Safety Quiz

If you are ever unsure or confused about a lab procedure you should...

• take your best guess

• do nothing

• ask the instructor

• skip that step of the procedure

Who should hit the emergency gas shut off button in an emergency?

• only the teacher

• only the designated student

• no one should ever hit the button

• whoever is closest to the button

Goggles must be worn when...

• working with chemicals

• using glassware

• heating substances

• measuring with a ruler

True or False: Before performing an experiment you are expected to read all procedures.

• True

• False

To move a hot beaker you should use...

• your hand

• crucible tongs

• beaker tongs

• ring stand clamp

True or False: You are allowed to eat food in the laboratory.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT allowed when performing an experiment?

• pushing stool under lab desk

• wearing safety goggles

• keeping backpack and papers on lab desk

• cleaning lab desk at the end of the experiment

True or False: An SDS of a chemical will contain procedures for dealing with an accidental spill.

• True

• False

If a chemical splashes in your eye you should...

• rub your eyes until it stops hurting

• rinse in eye wash for 20 minutes

• use the safety shower

• splash water from the sink in your eyes

A chemical is very unlikely to splash in your eye because...

• we won't be using chemicals in this class

• accidents never happen

• all chemicals are safe for your eye

• you will be wearing your safety goggles