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Lab Safety and Equipment

Total questions: 139

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

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Class
Date
1.

Horesplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are always

a)

against the rules

b)

fun

c)

harmless

d)

okay to do on Friday

2.

Safety eye goggles are worn in the lab _______________

a)

any time chemicals, heat, or sharp objects are used

b)

every day of the week

c)

any time notes are taken

d)

during the focus and objective warm up

3.

What's the correct procedure to follow when testing the odor of a substance

a)

Use a wafting motion to direct the odors towards your nose

b)

Use a sniffing motion to direct the odors towards your nose

c)

Use a deep inhaling motion to direct the odors towards your nose

d)

Use a tasting motion to direct the odors towards your nose

4.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

a)

disposed of according to your teacher's directions

b)

thrown away in any trash can you want

c)

taken home with you after the lab

d)

left outside

5.

When working with chemicals you should:

a)

All are correct answers

b)

inform teacher immediately if you spill or get in your eyes

c)

never taste or smell unless directed to do so byou your teacher

d)

keep hands away from your face when working with chemicals

6.

If you have been injured in the lab or had an accident, the first thing you should do is

a)

tell the teacher

b)

finish your lab

c)

finish the question you're on

d)

tell your partner

7.

Long hair in the lab must be

a)

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band

b)

shaved off

c)

trimmed before the lab

d)

let loose

8.

Activities that are never permitted in the lab are ______

a)

all are correct answers

b)

chewing gum

c)

eating

d)

drinking

9.

When using a blade or scalpel, always

a)

cut material away from you

b)

cut material towards your body

c)

cut material towards your hand

d)

cut material toward your partner

10.

All chemicals in the lab should be treated as if they are dangerous and hazardous

a)

true

b)

false

11.

work areas and equipment must be kept clean and tidy

a)

true

b)

false

12.

never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the lab

a)

true

b)

false

13.

always carry a microscope with both hands

a)

true

b)

false

14.

read all procedures thoroughly before performing a lab investigation

a)

true

b)

false

15.

it's okay to pick up broken glass with bare hands as long as glass is placed in trash can

a)

false

b)

true

16.

turn off heat sources when not in use

a)

true

b)

false

17.

never heat a liquid in a closed container

a)

true

b)

false

18.

use a glove or oven mitt to pick up a container that has been heated

a)

true

b)

false

19.

when first entering the lab, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the lab until instructed to do so

a)

true

b)

false

20.

if you are being unsafe in the science lab, you will receive a discipline consequence

a)

true

b)

false

21.
a)

handwashing

b)

chemical

c)

eye safety

22.

If a fire erupts, immediately

a)

notify the teacher

b)

tell your partner

c)

let it die out on it's own

d)

don't tell anyone

23.

Approved eye protection (googles) are worn in the laboratory _________________

a)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

b)

at help you see better

c)

for fashion

d)

only when you feel like it

24.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

a)

ask the teacher before proceeding

b)

just do it on your own

c)

make something up anyway

d)

skip those steps

25.

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

a)

disposed of according to your teacher's direction

b)

mixed together

c)

left sitting for the next class

d)

all poured down the sink together

26.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

the teacher

b)

your partner

c)

your neighbors

d)

your best friend

27.

When finished with chemicals, biological specimens, or other lab substances, always _____________

a)

wash hands thoroughly with soap

b)

dry your hands on your pants

c)

scratch your face

d)

scratch your eyes

28.

Before you leave the science room, you should

a)

all the above

b)

clean you area

c)

return all equipment

d)

wash your hands

29.

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time to get an item

a)

false

b)

true

30.

Do not leave a lit burner unattended

a)

true

b)

false

31.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
Erlenmeyer flask
c)
beaker
d)
volumetric flask
32.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
test tube clamp
b)
iron ring
c)
utility clamp
33.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
acetylene torch
b)
flame thrower
c)
alcohol burner
d)
Bunsen burner
34.
a)
metric ruler
b)
triple beam balance
c)
pan balance
d)
beaker
35.
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Name the tool pictured. It does NOT have measurement lines.
a)
scalpel
b)
Eye dropper
c)
Tweezer
d)
Forceps
37.
Name this item
a)
Florence flask
b)
Stirring rod 
c)
Test tube
d)
Test tube holder
38.

Some substances that have the toxic symbol on the container are:

a)

anything that is poisonous

b)

milk and water

c)

coke and tea

d)

coffee and dr pepper

39.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
40.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
41.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

a)

When working with chemicals

b)

When working with fire

c)

ALWAYS

42.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
43.

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

I will perform only those activities that have been assigned by the instructor.

a)

True

b)

False

45.
If you break glassware in the lab, you should...
a)
Tell the teacher
b)
Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices
c)
Scream at the top of your lungs
46.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
47.

It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers. nothing will happen to you.

a)

True

b)

False

48.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
49.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
50.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
51.
I can perform my own experiments with lab materials ___.
a)
I am sure it is safe to do so.
b)
Whenever I want to.
c)
When all of my group is ready.
d)
Never.
52.
Disrupting other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:
a)
helpful.
b)
allowed
c)
dangerous.
d)
the quickest way to do a job.
53.
What is the CORRECT procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?
a)
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
b)
Run madly out of the room.
c)
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
d)
Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
54.
At the end of the lab you see some leftover chemical that looks just like the stuff you were using.  You should:
a)
put the chemical back in the jar it came from.
b)
sweep it into your hand and throw it out.
c)
tell the teacher so you can dispose of it properly.
d)
tell your classmates that your lab partner is really messy.
55.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
old students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
56.
Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?
a)
Eyewash Station
b)
Emergency Shower
c)
Fire Extinguisher
d)
All of the Above.
57.
You should report accidents to the teacher __.
a)
after the class is over
b)
immediately 
c)
the following day
d)
never
58.
Labs are individual activities and you should ignore your group members or be the only one working. 
a)
True
b)
False
59.
When should you look over the experiment instructions? 
a)
After starting the lab
b)
When your teacher tells you to
c)
Before starting the lab
d)
It doesn't really matter.  Instructions are silly!
60.
Which of the following are examples of dressing appropriately in the lab?
a)
Pulling long hair back
b)
Leaving long hair down to get in the chemicals. 
c)
Wearing sandals
61.
Bob and Lizzy are working in the lab.  They are goofing off and break a glass test tube.   Which rule did the break?
a)
Know the location of the safety equipment. 
b)
Do not eat or drink in the lab. 
c)
Read instructions. 
d)
No playing around!
62.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
True or False: The wearing of flip flops and other open toed shoes are acceptable during a laboratory investigation during the hot summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up. 
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
65.

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

a)

to avoid eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

only if you don't have corrective glasses

d)

any time chemicals, heat, or glassware is used

66.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

a)

figure it out as you do the lab

b)

try several methods until something works

c)

ask the instructor before proceeding

d)

skip it and go on to the next part

67.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

a)

use a rag or paper towels

b)

pick up the end that looks cooler

c)

use tongs

d)

pour cold water onit

68.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

a)

visit the school nurse after class

b)

see the doctor after school

c)

tell the science instructor at once

d)

apply first aid yourself

69.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection a

a)

a face shield

b)

safety glasses

c)

splashproof chemical goggles

d)

none of the above

70.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

a)

cut short

b)

held away from the experiment with one hand

c)

always neatly groomed

d)

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device

71.

The following footwear is the best in the laboratory

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toe shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

72.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

a)

always against the rules

b)

okay

c)

not dangerous

d)

okay if you are working alone

73.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

the custodian

b)

your lab partner

c)

your best friend in the class

d)

the science instructor

74.

True or False: Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

True or False: Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

True or False: Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory

a)

True

b)

False

77.

True or False: It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

True or False: Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

True or False: Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

a)

True

b)

False

80.
What should you do before you start lab?
a)
Read all the procedures
b)
Make sure your work area is neat
c)
Get teachers permission
d)
All of the above
81.
If your lab partner gets chemicals in his/her eyes, the first thing you should do is
a)
Clean up spilled chemical
b)
Call 9-11
c)
Take them to eye wash and tell the teacher immediately
d)
Make the person sit down to calm their nerves
82.
If you break glassware during a lab you should
a)
tell the teacher immediately
b)
Clear people out of the area and leave broken glass for a janitor
c)
Tell the teacher on the way out of class at the end of the period
d)
Try to clean it up yourself quickly so you won�t bother anyone
83.
When heating a substance in a test tube, the test tube should be pointed
a)
Towards you
b)
Away from you and others
c)
Away from others
d)
Towards others and away from you
84.
During the lab it is okay to
a)
Have a snack
b)
Drink in lab
c)
Taste chemicals
d)
None of the above
85.
Why are safety symbols important?
a)
So you know wha to do
b)
They are cool
c)
They tell you specific dangers
d)
They tell you how to do an experiment
86.
When should you wear safety goggles?
a)
When you look in the sun
b)
When working with chemicals, acids and bases and heating devices
c)
Anytime your in lab
d)
None of the above
87.
If you are using sharp instruments you should always
a)
Place objects on a suitable surface
b)
Cut objects in your hand
c)
Cut objects over the sink
d)
Give objects for someone else to cut
88.
When you are smelling a chemical you should
a)
Smell it directly
b)
Waft the odor
c)
Never smell
d)
Take a big sniff
89.
Running in the lab is ok if you are not using chemicals
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
90.
Examine all glassware before use
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
91.
Broken glassware should be thrown away in the trash can immediately
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
92.
To avoid burns wear heat resistant gloves whenever instructed to do so
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
93.
Keep your work area free of all unnecessary books and papers
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
94.
If something gets in your eye, rub it out
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
95.
Tie back long hair, secure loose sleeves or other loose articles of clothing
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
96.
Before you begin a lab, you must get teachers permission
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
97.

When it comes to glassware...

a)

don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

b)

don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

c)

dispose of it in the correct container

d)

all of the above

98.

Never work without...

a)

good music

b)

a buddy

c)

adult supervision

d)

a snack

99.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

100.

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experimental work area is...

a)

okay, as long as you share

b)

allowed once you've cleaned up

c)

encouraged

d)

forbidden

101.

Should make-up be applied during lab?

a)

No, the goggles cover your eyes anyway

b)

No, you should keep things away from your face, eyes, and mouth when using chemicals/specimens in lab

c)

Yes, when you look good, you feel good

d)

Yes, it's another barrier to protect you from chemicals

102.

If there is an accident, injury, or close call, who should you tell immediately?

a)

your teacher

b)

your parents

c)

your lab partner

d)

no one

103.

When preparing for lab, you should...

a)

tie back long hair

b)

not wear baggy clothes

c)

wear closed-toe shoes

d)

watch the Marvel movies so you know what superpowers to expect if you mess anything up

104.

When observing chemicals...

a)

never taste them

b)

waft odors toward you

c)

directly inhale them

d)

lick them

105.

When it comes to sharp objects...

a)

carry them with the sharp edge down

b)

toss them to your lab partner

c)

do not try to catch them if they fall

d)

carry them in your mouth

106.

Hot glassware (and many other lab materials) looks the same as...

a)

the sun

b)

mercury

c)

metal

d)

cold glassware

107.

Never take ___ out of the lab without the knowledge AND consent of your science teacher.

a)

chemicals

b)

supplies

c)

equipment

d)

lab reports

108.

At the end of each lab...

a)

put away all equipment and chemicals

b)

notify the teacher of any spills or damaged equipment

c)

wash your hands

d)

announce, "I have completed the task!"

109.

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

a)

Tell the teacher.

b)

Sweep up the glass.

c)

Pick up the glass with your hands.

d)

Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

110.
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
a)
to improve vision
b)
only if you don't wear glasses
c)
anytime heat, chemicals, or glassware are used
d)
to avoid eye strain
111.
If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
a)
notify your teacher
b)
run for the fire extinguisher
c)
throw water on the fire
d)
open a window
112.
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
a)
figure it out as you do the lab
b)
try several methods until something works
c)
skip it and go to the next part
d)
ask your teacher
113.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
dumped down sink
b)
taken home
c)
thrown in trash
d)
disposed of according to teacher's directions
114.
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
a)
towards your body
b)
toward your lab partner
c)
towards another classmate
d)
away from all people
115.
Report any accident or injury to the teacher _______________, no matter how small it may appear
a)
at the end of the period
b)
immediately
c)
eventually
d)
after you get the situation under control
116.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
visit school nurse
b)
text your parent
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
tell teacher immediatly
117.
The proper technique for smelling chemicals is ______________
a)
keeping your nose close to the glassware
b)
wafting
c)
to sniff only a small amount
d)
Trick question; you never are allowed to smell chemicals in class
118.
When moving chemicals during labs, you should; 
a)
Move quickly so you can be in the way for the shortest time possible 
b)
Walking very slowly
c)
Hold them securely and walk carefully
d)
Yell out "Code One" so that everyone clears a path for you to walk through
119.
If you break a glass container during lab, you should ___________________
a)
clean it up immediately
b)
yell "Code One" and letting your teacher clean it up
c)
alert your lab partners and other groups near you and tell your teacher
d)
leave it and tell your teacher after the lab is completed
120.
You find the following test tubes; which one should you use?
a)
One has a small crack in the side
b)
One has a small chip on the top
c)
One is dirty and has film/residue on the bottom
d)
Trick question; you shouldn't use any of these test tubes
121.
Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the lab.  _______________ immediately of any unsafe conditions you see.
a)
Assess and fix
b)
Notify the teacher
c)
Notify your lab group
d)
Call out, "Code 1"
122.
Clean up ___________________
a)
As soon as you finish your experiment
b)
by disposing of all materials down the sink with lots of water
c)
by disposing of all materials in the waste bins provided
d)
as directed by your teacher
123.
Keep hands ________________ while using chemicals or preserved specimens
a)
away from face, eyes, mouth, and body
b)
in pockets
c)
to yourselves
d)
wet
124.
Any time chemicals, heat, loose particles, or glassware are used, all students will wear _______________.  There will be no exceptions to this rule.
a)
gloves
b)
long-sleeve shirts
c)
all safety equipment available
d)
laboratory goggles
125.
Dress properly during lab activities; ________________________ are hazards in the lab
a)
Long hair, dangling jewelry, and lose or baggy clothing
b)
Electricity, machines, and live animals
c)
Glasses and contact lenses
d)
long-sleeved shirts and long pants
126.
Follow all ________________ instructions and directions carefully.
a)
written
b)
verbal
c)
silly
d)
written and verbal
127.
Perform only ______________________
a)
safe experiments
b)
experiments authorized by your teacher
c)
if you are a good actor
d)
experiments that cause FIRE!!!
128.
Know the ________________ all safety equipment including first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and eye-wash station
a)
manufacturer
b)
location and how to operate
c)
expiration date for
d)
materials used in
129.

What is used to measure (but not precise), heat, and mix large amounts of liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

flask

c)

test tube

d)

graduated cylinder

130.

Which equipment holds, measures, and mixes liquids (not a precise measurement), and measures in milliliters?

a)

flask

b)

test tube

c)

beaker

d)

graduated cylinder

131.

Which equipment measures temperature in liquid or gas, and measures in degrees Celsius?

a)

hot plate

b)

beaker

c)

thermometer

d)

bunsen burner

132.

Which equipment heats liquids and some stir liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

flask

d)

hot plate

133.

Which equipment heats objects with an open flame?

a)

hot plate

b)

thermometer

c)

bunsen burner

d)

beaker

134.

Which equipment allows you to drop a small amount of liquid?

a)

dropper

b)

test tube

c)

graduated cylinder

d)

flask

135.

This is used to pour lab materials into an object with a small opening

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

136.

This is used to protect your eyes during an experiment

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

137.

This is used to hold test tubes.

a)

fire extinguisher

b)

thermometer

c)

beaker

d)

tongs

138.

This is used to find the mass of an object

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

triple beam balance

139.

This is used to find the volume of a liquid

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

triple beam balance

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