Laboratory Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Laboratory Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

Chemistry, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video provides a comprehensive guide to safety in a chemistry lab, emphasizing the importance of following safety procedures when handling chemicals and using equipment. It covers safe practices for using Bunsen burners, thermometers, and glassware, as well as the proper attire for lab work. Emergency procedures for accidents, such as chemical spills and fires, are also detailed to ensure a safe learning environment.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to follow safety rules in the chemistry lab?

To prevent accidents and injuries

To impress the teacher

To avoid getting bored

To ensure experiments are completed quickly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct method for diluting concentrated sulfuric acid?

Add acid to water

It doesn't matter

Mix them simultaneously

Add water to acid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if a Bunsen burner flame sputters or goes out?

Relight it without checking

Ignore it and continue

Turn the gas off immediately

Add more gas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you smell gas while using a Bunsen burner?

Light a match

Turn off the gas immediately

Open a window

Ignore it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you handle a thermometer in the lab?

Lay it on the edge of the bench

Clean it with a paper towel

Shake it like a medical thermometer

Use it only within its temperature range

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of clothing is recommended for lab safety?

Loose and synthetic fabrics

Tight and synthetic fabrics

Sturdy cotton or wool fabrics

Any comfortable clothing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you avoid wearing contact lenses in the lab?

They are uncomfortable

They are not fashionable

They might trap chemical vapors

They can enhance chemical reactions

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Wipe it off with a cloth

Apply a bandage immediately

Rinse it off with plenty of water

Ignore it if it doesn't hurt

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you respond to a small fire in a container?

Pour water on it

Cover it to extinguish

Blow on it

Ignore it

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best way to put out a clothing fire?

Use a fire extinguisher

Use a towel to smother it

Run to the nearest exit

Stop, drop, and roll

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