Microscope and Lab Safety Quiz

Identify the part of the microscope that is used to focus the image under high power.

• Coarse Adjustment Knob

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Stage

• Diaphragm

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

• Beaker

• Graduated Cylinder

• Test Tube

• Erlenmeyer Flask

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What is the primary function of the diaphragm on a microscope?

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen

• To magnify the image

• To focus the image

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Which of the following is a basic lab safety rule?

• Always taste chemicals to identify them

• Wear safety goggles when handling hazardous materials

• Use broken glassware if necessary

• Ignore safety signs

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What is the purpose of the stage clips on a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the focus

• To illuminate the specimen

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Which lab equipment is used to heat substances?

• Bunsen Burner

• Pipette

• Petri Dish

• Funnel

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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

• Cover it with a bandage

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Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification?

• Eyepiece

• Nosepiece

• Arm

• Base

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What is the correct way to smell a chemical in the lab?

• Directly inhale the fumes

• Waft the fumes towards your nose

• Smell it from the container

• Do not smell chemicals at all

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Which part of the microscope is used to support the entire structure?

• Arm

• Base

• Stage

• Eyepiece

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