Lab Safety and Equipment Quiz

Which of the following is a basic lab safety rule?

• Always work alone in the lab.

• Never eat or drink in the lab.

• Wear open-toed shoes.

• Ignore safety signs.

What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin?

• Wipe it off with a cloth.

• Rinse immediately with plenty of water.

• Ignore it and continue working.

• Cover it with a bandage.

Which piece of equipment is used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Test tube

• Petri dish

Which of the following is NOT a common laboratory equipment?

• Bunsen burner

• Microscope

• Hammer

• Pipette

What should you do if you break a glass beaker in the lab?

• Pick up the pieces with your hands.

• Sweep up the pieces with a broom and dustpan.

• Leave it for someone else to clean.

• Ignore it and continue working.

Which of the following is used to heat substances in the lab?

• Bunsen burner

• Thermometer

• Balance

• Graduated cylinder

Which piece of equipment is used to observe small objects or organisms?

• Beaker

• Microscope

• Test tube

• Bunsen burner

What should you wear to protect your eyes in the lab?

• Sunglasses

• Safety goggles

• Reading glasses

• No protection is needed

Which of the following is a correct emergency procedure for a chemical spill?

• Leave the spill and continue working.

• Clean it up immediately without any protection.

• Notify the teacher and follow their instructions.

• Cover it with paper towels.

During a chemistry class, Abigail needs to transfer a small amount of liquid from one container to another. What laboratory equipment should she use?

• To measure temperature

• To transfer small amounts of liquid

• To heat substances

• To observe small objects