Lab Safety Quiz

What does the safety symbol with a biohazard symbol represent?

• Biohazard

• Radiation hazard

• Explosive materials

• Corrosive substance

What should you do if you get thirsty while we're doing a lab?

• Fill a beaker with water and drink it

• Once you start a lab, you can't eat or drink

• Grab your water bottle and bring it to your lab bench

• Go to your desk, drink your water then return to the lab

What does a level 4 mean on the NFPA diamond?

• No health hazard

• Flammable

• Extreme

• Slight Risk

Which lab equipment is used for heating substances? (choose all that apply)

• Hot Plate

• Bunsen Burner

• Electric Balance

• Test Tube Holder

What should you do if you drop glassware?

• Try to catch it

• Nothing

• Alert the teacher

• I would never drop anything

What type of experiments are students allowed to perform in the lab?

• Any experiment they find interesting

• Only those authorized by the teacher

• Experiments from the internet

• Experiments suggested by friends

What is the primary reason for prohibiting horseplay, pranks, and practical jokes in the lab?

• They are fun

• They are dangerous and might endanger yourself or others

• They are encouraged by the teacher

• They help in learning

You have completed the lab but you still have some unused chemicals left over. What should you do?

• Return them to their original container.

• Pour them down the sink

• Ask a friend

• Follow the teacher's disposal instructions

What should you never take from the science rooms or storage areas without the knowledge and consent of the science teacher?

• Books

• Chemicals, supplies, or equipment

• Personal belongings

• Food and drinks

What is the first thing you should do when we are doing a lab?

• Leave everything as it is

• Clean up your area

• Inspect your glassware

• Read the lab instructions