Chemistry Lab Safety Quiz

What is the most important rule to remember in a chemistry lab?

• Always wear a lab coat

• Safety first

• Do not eat in the lab

• Always work alone

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

• Do not enter the lab without your teacher or another qualified adult present

• Wear safety goggles at all times, even during cleanup

• Always work alone in the lab

• Dress appropriately, no sandals or open-toed shoes

Why should long hair be tied back in the lab?

• To keep it clean

• To prevent it from catching on fire

• To look professional

• To avoid distractions

What should you wear when instructed to keep safe from chemical spills or burns?

• Safety goggles

• Lab coat or apron

• Gloves

• Closed-toed shoes

What should you do before leaving the lab to ensure safety and cleanliness?

• Leave your lab area as it is.

• Wash your hands and clean your lab area.

• Take all the chemicals with you.

• Throw away all the lab equipment.

Where should you place your coat and backpack in the lab?

• On the lab table.

• Under your seat or in a designated place.

• In the chemical storage area.

• In the sink.

What should you do if someone is injured in the lab?

• Ignore it and continue working.

• Try to treat the injury yourself.

• Notify the teacher immediately.

• Leave the lab immediately.

What should you do with broken glass in the lab?

• Place it in the regular trash.

• Leave it on the lab table.

• Place it in a broken glass collector.

• Mix it with other waste.

What type of waste should be discarded in a solid waste container?

• Liquid waste.

• Regular trash.

• Solid waste.

• Chemical waste.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What should you do with chemical waste in the form of a liquid or solution?

• Pour it down the sink.

• Mix it with solid waste.

• Place it in the appropriately labeled waste bottle.

• Throw it in the regular trash.