Science Lab Safety Test Review

During classroom investigations, a (a)   is used to prevent inhalation of any dangerous chemical vapor, while a​ ​ (b)    can be used to minimize damage if a student spills a chemical on themselves. ​

• fume hood
• fire blanket
• safety shower

When carrying out a field investigation, which clothing should be worn for safety?

• long lab coat and goggles

• • 
    

    long, warm coat and head protection

• long-sleeved top, long pants, and sandals

• • 
    

    long-sleeved top, long pants, and closed-toe shoes

A student is conducting a laboratory investigation. She is using materials that might fly into the air and hurt her eyes. Which type of safety equipment should she wear?

• apron

• gloves

• goggles

• hat

Which safety practice should be done first in any investigation?

• Try an experiment alone.

• Open all containers and packages.

• Read all directions and try to understand them.

• Handle all equipment to become familiar with it.

Students are building catapult devices to test as part of a physical science experiment in their classroom. Which safety measure should the students make sure to take when building the catapults?

• use latex gloves when handling the materials

• have heavy lab coats to wear to protect their clothes

• wear safety goggles to protect their eyes from projectiles

• turn the classroom lights off to avoid burning the materials

A student is planning to use glass test tubes for an experiment. Which step should the student do before setting up the test tubes for the experiment?

• wipe the outside of the tubes

• check for cracks in the glass

• arrange the tubes from shortest to longest

• blow on each tube to remove old material

Before doing experiments involving a heat source, it is important to know the location of which thing?

• door

• windows

• overhead lights

• fire extinguisher

When working with materials that might fly into the air and hurt someone's eye, what should a student wear?

• apron

• gloves

• goggles

• • 
    

    hat

Which should be done if electrical equipment has a frayed cord?

• • 
    

    Wrap tape around the cord to repair it.

• Unplug the equipment by pulling on the cord.

• Tell the teacher about the problem immediately.

• • 
    

    Let the cord hang over the side of a counter or table.

If an accident occurs, you should report it to your teacher _________.

• after cleaning it up

• immediately

• at the end of class

• after the teacher sees the mess