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Chemistry Laboratory Safety & Equipment Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which two things should you do in the case of a chemical spill on your skin or clothing?

a)

sit quietly, wipe it off

b)

wipe it off, rinse with plenty of water

c)

tell the teacher, rinse with plenty of water

d)

wipe it off, remove clothing

2.

What type of clothing is appropriate to wear in the laboratory?

a)

flip flops

b)

sandals

c)

closed-toe shoes

d)

loose-fitting clothes

3.

What should you do with leftover chemicals after completing an experiment?

a)

Dump them in the sink.

b)

Take them home with you.

c)

Dump them in the sink with the teacher's permission or dump them in the provided waster container.

d)

Dump them into the original container.

4.

When are you allowed to perform any laboratory work?

a)

after you collect your materials

b)

after you have read the instructions

c)

after you have read the instructions when your teacher is present

d)

when your Zoom partner is present

5.

How should you treat a minor skin burn?

a)

Immediately cover it with a bandage.

b)

Place it under cold running water.

c)

Place it under warm running water.

d)

Use a fire extinguisher.

6.

Who must be told if you have a minor laboratory accident?

a)

the teacher

b)

the nurse

c)

the principal

d)

a parent

7.

Which is not a piece of safety equipment that you should know how to find and operate in the laboratory?

a)

first aid kit

b)

fire hydrant

c)

fume hood

d)

eyewash station

8.

Which item is allowed in the laboratory?

a)

chewing gum

b)

candy

c)

your notebook

d)

popcorn

9.

A pipette should be filled using which of these items?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

The contents of a test tube are best viewed

a)

as they are emptied.

b)

from below.

c)

from above.

d)

from the side.

11.

Which piece of equipment is used for measuring liquid volumes?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

A bunsen burner should be lit with which piece of equipment?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

What is the name of this piece of glassware?

a)

Erlenmeyer flask

b)

beaker

c)

buret

d)

watchglass

14.

Describe how you would safely smell a substance in the chemistry laboratory.

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15.

List two things you should do before leaving the laboratory.

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