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Laboratory Safety

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following laboratory rules is incorrect?

a)

Only enter a lab when told to do so by a teacher

b)

Never run in the lab

c)

Sit on your stool at all times

d)

Do not eat or drink in a lab

2.

Which of the following hazard symbols means flammable?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

What does this hazard symbol tell you about the substance being used?

a)

It is extremely hot

b)

It will give off radiation

c)

It is very toxic

d)

It is corrosive

4.

What substance might have this hazard symbol?

a)

Oxygen gas

b)

Sodium chloride (salt)

c)

Lead chloride

d)

Ethanoic acid (vinegar)

5.

This symbol is used to show a moderate hazard. Which substance below would it NOT apply to?

a)

Concentrated hydrochloric acid

b)

Dilute hydrochloric acid

c)

Sodium carbonate

d)

Carbon dioxide gas

6.

Which substance might need this hazard symbol for the way that it is stored in a lab?

a)

Hydrogen gas

b)

Sodium chloride

c)

Sulfuric acid

d)

Sulfur

7.

What properties would a substance with these hazard symbols have?

a)

A flammable corrosive gas

b)

A flammable explosive gas

c)

An toxic explosive gas

d)

A toxic liquid that is oxidising

8.

Is it safe to drink from your water bottle in a lab?

a)

Yes, always

b)

Yes if you wash your hands first

c)

Yes if practical work is not being carried out

d)

Never

9.

What piece of equipment must always be worn during Chemistry experiments?

a)

Gloves

b)

Lab coat

c)

Safety glasses

d)

Face mask

10.

You accidentally spill some dilute acid during an experiment. Choose the the best option below?

a)

You mop it up yourself

b)

You ignore it as it it is only dilute acid

c)

You will automatically get a detention

d)

You tell your teacher