Science Safety Quiz

Why is it important to wear protective gear in the lab?

• To look professional
• To follow the rules
• To prevent accidents and injuries
• To impress your teacher

What should you do if you spill a chemical?

• Clean it up with paper towels
• Leave it for someone else to clean up
• Inform your teacher immediately
• Ignore it and continue working

How can working with a partner improve safety in the lab?

• It makes the work more fun
• It allows you to share responsibilities
• It helps you finish the experiment faster
• It reduces the need for safety precautions

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule in the lab?

• Eating and drinking are allowed
• Wearing closed-toe shoes
• Keeping the work area tidy
• Reading labels carefully

What should you do if you see damaged equipment in the lab?

• Use it anyway and be careful
• Tell your lab partner
• Report it to your teacher immediately
• Ignore it and continue working

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

• Run out of the lab as quickly as possible
• Try to put out the fire yourself
• Inform your teacher and follow their instructions
• Hide under the lab table

Why should you tie back long hair and secure loose clothing when using flames?

• To look more professional
• To prevent accidents and injuries
• To keep your hair and clothes clean
• To impress your teacher

What should you do if you accidentally cut yourself in the lab?

• Ignore it and continue working
• Tell your lab partner
• Clean the cut and cover it with a bandage
• Run to the nurse's office

How should you handle living organisms used in experiments?

• Treat them with respect
• Ignore them
• Dispose of them immediately
• Play with them

What should you do if you don't understand the instructions for using a piece of lab equipment?

• Ask your lab partner for help
• Guess and try to figure it out on your own
• Use the equipment without any instructions
• Ask your teacher for clarification