Science Lab Safety and Equipment Quiz

Which piece of equipment is used to measure temperature accurately in a science lab?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What is the safest way to light a Bunsen burner?

• Use a matchstick directly over the gas outlet

• Use a lighter directly over the gas outlet

• Use a spark lighter at arm's length

• Use a candle to ignite the gas

Which symbol indicates a chemical is corrosive?

• A flame

• A skull and crossbones

• A test tube pouring liquid onto a hand and a surface

• An exclamation mark

What equipment would you use to measure the mass of a substance?

• Stopwatch

• Thermometer

• Balance

• Graduated cylinder

In a scientific experiment, what is the independent variable?

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is changed or controlled

• The variable that remains constant

• The variable that is dependent on other variables

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 if it doesn't hurt

• Cover it with a bandage

Which unit is commonly used to measure temperature in a British science lab?

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

• Celsius

• Rankine

Which piece of equipment is used to measure small volumes of liquid accurately?

• Beaker

• Pipette

• Flask

• Test tube

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• The variable that is changed or controlled

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that remains constant

• The variable that is independent of other variables

Which piece of equipment would you use to measure the mass of a small object in ounces?

• Spring scale

• Analytical balance

• Bathroom scale

• Measuring tape