Lab Safety Quiz

What should you do if you spill a chemical in the lab?

• Clean it up yourself

• Tell the teacher

• Ignore it

• Pour it down the sink

Which safety equipment should you wear when using hot objects?

• Safety goggles

• Lab apron

• Heat-resistant gloves

• All of the above

What is the correct procedure for using a fire extinguisher?

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep

• Push, Aim, Spray, Sweep

What should you do if a person is on fire in the lab?

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Use a fire blanket

• Pour water on them

• Run away

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for preventing fires in the lab?

• Keep hair tied back

• Wear loose clothing

• Do not walk away from an open flame

• Do not wear jewelry

What should you do if you get a chemical on yourself?

• Wipe it off with a paper towel

• Use eye wash or safety shower

• Ignore it

• Tell the teacher

Which piece of lab equipment is used for grinding solids into a powder?

• Mortar and Pestle

• Watch glass

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

What is the purpose of a test tube holder?

• To hold a test tube when heating

• To measure volume of liquids

• To transfer liquids drop by drop

• To support heated objects above the flame

Which piece of lab equipment is used for precise volume measurements of liquids?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Erlenmeyer flask

• Test tube rack

What is the purpose of a digital scale in the lab?

• To measure mass

• To measure length

• To measure temperature

• To transfer liquids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5