Lab Safety Quiz

Why is lab safety considered essential in a laboratory setting?

• To reduce the need for safety gear.

• To make the lab environment more comfortable.

• To allow students to eat and drink freely.

• To ensure that experiments are conducted correctly.

What is the primary purpose of wearing safety goggles in the lab?

• To enhance your vision in low light.

• To protect your eyes from spills or splashes.

• To look stylish while conducting experiments.

• To avoid wearing a lab coat.

What is a potential risk of not wearing safety goggles while conducting experiments?

• You might look less professional.

• You might feel uncomfortable wearing them.

• You may not be able to see the experiment clearly.

• You could accidentally get chemicals in your eyes.

What could be a consequence of eating or drinking in the lab?

• It can help students relax during experiments.

• It can lead to accidental ingestion of harmful substances.

• It can enhance the learning experience.

• It can improve concentration.

What is the best practice when following instructions in the lab?

• Only follow them if you agree with them.

• Skip steps that seem unnecessary.

• Make up your own rules.

• Follow them exactly as given.

What is the primary reason for keeping a clean workspace in a laboratory setting?

• To reduce the need for safety gear.

• To make the lab look organized.

• To help prevent spills and accidents.

• To allow for more socializing among students.

What should you do before using any chemicals in the lab?

• Ignore the labels and proceed.

• Ask a friend for advice.

• Mix them together to see what happens.

• Read the labels on chemical containers.

Which of the following statements is true regarding chemical reactions?

• All chemicals can be mixed together safely.

• Mixing chemicals is a good way to create new substances.

• Some chemicals can react violently if mixed together.

• Chemical reactions are always harmless.

What should you do if an accident occurs in the lab?

• Panic and run out of the lab.

• Remain calm and report the incident to your teacher.

• Ignore it and continue working.

• Try to fix the problem yourself without telling anyone.

What should you do if you accidentally spill a chemical in the lab?

• Ignore it and continue working.

• Remain calm and inform your teacher immediately.

• Panic and leave the lab.

• Try to clean it up without telling anyone.