Lab Safety Quiz

What should you always wear in the lab to ensure safety?

• Gloves and a hat

• Goggles and a laboratory apron

• Sandals and a lab coat

• A mask and gloves

How should you conduct yourself at all times in the laboratory?

• Carelessly

• Irresponsibly

• Responsibly

• Loudly

What should you never do with a pipet in the lab?

• Use it to measure liquids

• Use it to transfer gases

• Use it as a straw

• Use it to mix chemicals

What should you do if you have an accident, injury, chemical spill, or inappropriate procedure in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Report it at once

• Clean it up yourself

• Leave the lab immediately

What should you do with long hair and loose clothing before starting a lab experiment?

• Leave it as it is

• Tie it back and secure it

• Cut it off

• Cover it with a hat

What is the correct way to dilute acid?

• Pour water into acid

• Pour acid slowly into water

• Mix acid and water simultaneously

• Pour acid and water into a third container

Where should broken glass, solid substances, and used chemicals be placed?

• In the trash can

• In the sink

• In designated containers

• On the lab bench

What should you do after each experiment to ensure cleanliness? (Choose two answers.)

• Leave the lab immediately

• Wash your hands with soap and water

• Clean only the equipment used

• Wipe down your work area

How should you test the odor of a solution?

• Hold it directly under your nose

• Waft it towards your nose

• Taste it

• Shake the container

What should you do if your clothing catches fire in the lab?

• Run out of the lab

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Walk calmly to the safety shower

• Stop, drop, and roll