Chemistry Lab Quiz

Which of the following is the best practice when heating a substance in a test tube??

• Point the test tube away from yourself and others

• Look directly into the tube

• Hold the tube with your bare hands

• Seal the test tube with a stopper

What should you always wear to protect your eyes during a chemistry lab?

• Sunglasses

• Safety goggles

• Face shield only

• Prescription glasses

If you spill an acid on your skin, what should you do immediately?

• Wipe it with a paper towel

• Wash with plenty of water

• Cover it with a bandage

• Ignore it

Which of the following is not appropriate lab attire?

• Closed-toe shoes

• Dangling jewelry

• Long pants

• Safety goggles

Where should broken glass be disposed of?

• Regular trash can

• Recycling bin

• Designated sharps container

• Down the sink

Which piece of equipment is best for measuring the volume of a liquid accurately?

• A. Beaker

• B. Graduated cylinder

• C. Test tube

• D. Erlenmeyer flask

What is a burette primarily used for?

• Measuring mass

• Measuring temperature

• Delivering precise volumes in titrations

• Holding solids

What is the function of a triple beam balance?

• Measure volume

• Measure length

• Measure mass

• Measure temperature

Which lab equipment is used to hold a test tube while heating?

• Tongs

• Ring stand

• Test tube holder

• Beaker

Which piece of equipment is used to grind solids into a powder?

• Mortar and pestle

• Beaker

• Watch glass

• Pipette