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Chemistry Lab Safety

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
2.
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.
3.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
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
7.
When in the lab...
a)
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
b)
closed toe shoes should be worn
c)
long hair should be pulled back
d)
all of the above
8.
When working in the lab, you always...
a)
work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude
b)
ask questions when in doubt about procedures
c)
clean up after yourself 
d)
all of the above
9.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
10.
It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
12.

When instructions are being given you should....

a)

listen

b)

inspect your eyelids for holes

c)

ponder one of life's mysteries

d)

practice yoga

13.

The proper laboratory conduct is....

a)

safe and responsible

b)

wildly

c)

sleepily

d)

inattentive

14.

The proper was to dispose of liquids is

a)

down the drain

b)

as instructed by the teacher

c)

out the window

d)

put them back in the container you got them from

15.

Part of being safe in the lab includes

a)

moving from table to table

b)

staying in your area

c)

leaving

d)

horseplay

16.

Appropriate dress includes

a)

flip flops

b)

closed toed shoes

c)

snow shoes

d)

flippers

17.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed near

a)

an open door

b)

an open flame

c)

another student

d)

a sink

18.

Why would you wear goggles in the lab?

a)

to prevent eye strain

b)

to improve your vision

c)

for protection from UV rays

d)

for protection from chemicals, heat, or glassware

19.
Hot glass and cold glass look exactly the same
a)
True
b)
False
20.
You accidentally cut yourself.  It is small and barely bleeds. You should
a)
wash the cut
b)
call you mom
c)
run to the nurse
d)
tell the teacher
21.
You are working in the lab and a fire drill occurs.  You should
a)
Turn off any gas or equipment and leave
b)
Continue working
c)
Pour everything down the drain and leave
d)
Scream hysterically and run in circles
22.
You have a personal pair of prescription glasses.  You do not need to wear safety goggles.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
23.
You and your lab partner are ready to conduct your lab.  You light you Bunsen burner and continue reading the procedures.  You need more materials you should
a)
have one person watch the Bunsen burner and the other get the materials.
b)
Decide who is getting what materials and both go get the materials to save time.
c)
Ask a neighboring lab group to watch your Bunsen burner.
d)
Continue with the lab and hope you really did not need the materials.