Hazard Symbols and Risks Quiz

What do hazard symbols warn about?

• The color of a substance

• The cost of a substance

• The dangers of a substance

• The benefits of a substance

What is a hazard?

• Something that is always safe

• Something that can cause harm

• Something that is very colorful

• Something that is very cheap

What is the purpose of warning labels on chemical containers?

• To provide information about the manufacturer

• To inform about potential hazards

• To indicate the expiration date

• To display the ingredients of the substance

What can strong acids and alkalis do?

• Be corrosive and damage materials

• Help plants grow

• Make things taste sweet

• Make things smell bad

What is the correct symbol?

"Corrosive"

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What are some safety precautions when handling corrosive substances? (more than one option)

• Wear gloves and use apparatus such as a test tube holder

• dispose of substance properly

• store substance in a cool place away from fire or heat

• wash with plenty of water if these substances come into contact with skin or eyes

An example of a corrosive substance

• acid and alkali

• alcohol and petrol

• sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and bleach

What is the correct symbol?

"Flammable"

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What are some safety precautions when handling flammable substances?

• avoid breathing in these substances

• dispose of substance properly

• store substance in a cool place away from fire or heat

• wash with plenty of water if these substances come into contact with skin or eyes

An example of a flammable substance

• acid and alkali

• alcohol and petrol

• sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and bleach