Lab Safety & Atoms/Periodic Table Quiz

What should you do if a chemical spill occurs on your skin?

• Wipe it off with a cloth

• Rinse immediately with water

• Apply a neutralizing agent

• Ignore it if it doesn't hurt

Which element is in Group 2 and Period 3 of the periodic table?

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Calcium (Ca)

• Sodium (Na)

• Aluminum (Al)

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous

• True
• False

What is the correct procedure for disposing of broken glass in the lab?

• Place it in the regular trash bin

• Leave it on the lab bench

• Use a brush and dustpan to collect it and place it in a designated glass disposal container

• Wash it and reuse it

Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Potassium (K)

• Iron (Fe)

• Chlorine (Cl)

What is the first step you should take before starting any lab experiment?

• Begin mixing chemicals

• Read the experiment instructions thoroughly

• Put on your lab coat

• Clean your workspace

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

• Hydrogen (H)

• Helium (He)

• Nitrogen (N)

• Oxygen (O)

Which of the following is a halogen element?

• Carbon (C)

• Fluorine (F)

• Neon (Ne)

• Silicon (Si)

What is the proper way to handle a minor chemical spill on the lab floor?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Use a mop and bucket to clean it up

• Notify the lab supervisor and follow the spill response procedure

• Cover it with paper towels

Which element is in Group 1 and Period 2 of the periodic table?

• Hydrogen (H)

• Lithium (Li)

• Sodium (Na)

• Potassium (K)