Science Laboratory Safety Quiz

Why should flammable materials never be used near an open flame?

• They smell bad

• They can easily catch fire

• They will cool down

What is the first thing you should do if a fire breaks out in the laboratory?

• Open the windows

• Notify your teacher

• Run outside

When are you required to wear goggles in the science lab?

• Only if you don’t wear glasses

• Only when working with fire

• Anytime chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

If you do not understand the instructions for a lab, what should you do?

• Guess and try it

• Ask your teacher before proceeding

• Copy from a friend

If you are heating a test tube, which direction should the open end face?

• Toward a lab partner

• Toward another student

• Away from all people

Why should glass tubing be lubricated with water or glycerin before inserting it into a stopper?

• To make it look shiny

• To reduce friction and prevent breakage

• To clean the glass tubing

If you see a classmate using a test tube incorrectly, what should you do?

• Ignore them

• Tell your teacher

• Join them

Why is it important to use tongs for hot glassware?

• To avoid fingerprints

• To prevent burns

• To keep the glass clean

What is the first thing you should do if you notice a crack in your glassware?

• Use it anyway

• Tell your teacher

• Try to fix it

Name something that should NOT be worn in the lab.

• Loose clothing

• Dangling jewelry

• All of the above