Laboratory Safety Quiz

What should you focus on during a lab experiment?

• Playing games

• Your project and experiment

• Chatting with friends

• Watching videos

Elijah was working on a science project in the lab when he got a minor cut. What should he do?

• Ignore it

• Report it to your teacher

• Cover it with a paper towel

• Wash it with soap

What is the purpose of a glass/chemical disposal bin?

• To store snacks

• To dispose of chemicals safely

• To hold water

• To keep books

What behavior should be avoided in the lab to prevent injury?

• Focusing on the experiment

• Playing and joking

• Following safety rules

• Using equipment correctly

Where should you place your backpack during lab work?

• On the table

• Under the table

• In the hallway

• On a chair

What is the purpose of using goggles in the lab?

• To look stylish

• To protect your eyes from harmful substances

• To see better

• To match your outfit

How did Ernesto safely smell the fumes from the test tube?

• He sniffed it directly.

• He wafted the fumes towards his nose.

• He used a fan to blow the fumes away.

• He asked someone else to smell it.

What mistake did Alexa and Jessica make during the lab?

• They wore the wrong shoes.

• They started without reading the directions.

• They forgot their lab coats.

• They didn't bring their lab sheets.

Why is it important to wear closed-toed shoes in the lab?

• To look professional.

• To protect feet from spills and dropped objects.

• To keep feet warm.

• To match the lab coat.

What is the purpose of wafting fumes towards your nose?

• To get a stronger smell.

• To avoid direct inhalation of potentially harmful substances.

• To make the fumes disappear.

• To cool down the fumes.