Lab Safety Essentials

The video covers various scientific topics, including chemical compounds like NaCl and nitroglycerin, laboratory safety measures, and the use of eye wash stations. It discusses the study of germs with advanced technology, experiments involving vinegar and paper clips, and the importance of environmental safety. Fire safety and chemical reactions are highlighted, along with concepts of equilibrium and pressure in chemistry.

What is the chemical formula for salt?

• NaCl

• H2O

• C3H5N3O9

• CO2

What is nitroglycerin commonly used for?

• Making salt

• Making dynamite

• Making plastic

• Making soap

What is the primary benefit of the Flynn SC 1040 eye wash?

• It is affordable

• It is easy to install

• It provides a continuous supply of clean water

• All of the above

What happens when vinegar is added to red cabbage water?

• It turns blue

• It turns yellow

• It turns red

• It turns green

What is the main advantage of edible paper clips?

• They are delicious

• All of the above

• They are nutritious

• They are nickel plated

Why is it important to know the compatibility of glove materials with chemicals?

• To ensure proper grip

• To prevent chemical reactions

• To avoid tearing

• To avoid skin irritation

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What should you do with antifreeze instead of pouring it down storm drains?

• Recycle it

• Burn it

• Dilute it with water

• Throw it in the trash

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What is a common result of mixing chemicals with oxygen?

• They give off light

• They give off heat

• They change color

• They become solid

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What is the temperature a candle can reach?

• 500 degrees

• 750 degrees

• 1000 degrees

• 1250 degrees

What is the term for a material that can be bent without breaking?

• Brittle

• Malleable

• Rigid

• Elastic