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laboratory apparatus and rules

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The reading on the stopwatch shown in figure below is __________?

a)

1 hour and 57 minutes

b)

57 seconds

c)

57 minutes

d)

57 hours

2.

An __________ and a __________ are used to measure the diameter and mass of marble respectively

a)

External caliper, beam balance

b)

External caliper, spring balance

c)

Internal caliper, beam balance

d)

Internal caliper, spring balance

3.

A plumber needs to measure the internal diameter of a water tap as accuracy as possible. Which instrument should be used?

a)

Measuring tape

b)

Micrometer

c)

Metre rule

d)

Vernier calipers

4.

When lighting up a Bunsen burner, a student should:

a)

Hold the lighted match near the air hole

b)

Light up a match before turning on the gas

c)

Turn off the gas before lighting up the match

d)

Turn on the gas before lighting up the match

5.

Queue up before entering the science laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Inform your teacher if anything breaks or spills.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Students can eat or drink in the science laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Long hair must be tied back.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Do not wash your hands after experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Never touch equipment until you have permission.

a)

True

b)

False

11.
Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?
a)
Running in the classroom
b)
Leaving a water spill on the floor
c)
Touching hot surfaces
d)
Following lab rules
12.

Students mixed a spoonful of vinegar with a small amount of baking soda in a bowl. They wrote a description of what they observed. Which of these should the students avoid while doing this activity?

a)

Using a metal teaspoon

b)

Using a plastic bowl

c)

Stirring the vinegar

d)

Tasting the mixture

13.
Which of the following items is necessary in a laboratory for safety purposes?
a)
Triple-beam balance
b)
Metric ruler
c)
Computer Monitor
d)
Fire extinguisher
14.
If a chemical is splashed in your eyes, you should ..
a)
rub your eyes with your hands
b)
wipe your eyes with a paper towel
c)
flush your eyes with running water
d)
close your eyes tight until the feel better
15.

Used to... view very small objects at a magnification of 40 to 100 times

a)

Microscope

b)

Glasses

c)

Watch glass

d)

Pipette

16.

Is NOT one of the rules of the laboratory

a)

Be on time

b)

Pay attention to the teacher and respect

c)

Bring materials prepared

d)

Maintain cameras off

17.

Used to transport liquids (usually small drops)

a)

Beaker

b)

Pipette

c)

Erlenmeyer flask

d)

Test tube

18.

What's the name of this material?

a)

Beaker

b)

Petri dish

c)

Test tube

d)

Thermometer

19.

An instrument for determining temperature

a)

Test tube

b)

Thermometer

c)

Bunsen burner

d)

Asbestos fabric

20.

What's its name?

a)

Graduated cylinder

b)

Petri dish

c)

Funnel

d)

Dropper

21.

What happens if something is broken?

a)

Let your teacher know immediately

b)

Scream

c)

Clean

d)

Reprend your classmates

22.

Which of the following hazard symbols means flammable?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

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

24.

What substance might have this hazard symbol?

a)

Oxygen gas

b)

Sodium chloride (salt)

c)

Lead chloride

d)

Ethanoic acid (vinegar)

25.

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

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

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

30.

If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab, you should immediately tell the teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?

a)

Flip flops

b)

Dangling jewelry

c)

Loose, long hair

d)

All of the above

32.

What safety symbol is this?

a)

biohazard

b)

corrosive

c)

radiation

d)

toxic

33.

What safety symbol is this?

a)

Explosion

b)

Flammable

c)

No Open Flame

d)

Oxidizing Agent

34.

I may get the science supplies I need for an experiment.

a)

whenever I want

b)

when I think it is safe

c)

when the supplies are out and ready to use

d)

when the teacher gives me permission

35.
Name the equipment 
a)
iron tower
b)
iron ring 
c)
iron stand 
d)
iron base