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Lab Safety & Lab Equipment

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
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
3.
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.
4.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
5.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Erlenmeyer Flask
b)
Graduated Cylinder
c)
Beaker
d)
Test Tube
6.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Pipets
b)
Test Tubes
c)
Forceps
d)
Scoopulas
7.
True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?
a)
Flip flops
b)
Loose, long hair
c)
Dangling jewelry
d)
All of the above
9.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Microviewer
b)
Dissecting Scope
c)
Microscope
d)
Electron Imager
10.

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

11.

What equipment allows you to measure liquid's volume and measures in milliliters?

a)

test tube

b)

beaker

c)

flask

d)

graduated cylinder

12.

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

a)

hot plate

b)

beaker

c)

thermometer

d)

bunsen burner

13.

Which equipment holds liquids and allows reactions in a small space?

a)

test tube

b)

hot plate

c)

dropper

d)

beaker

14.

Which equipment heats objects with an open flame?

a)

hot plate

b)

thermometer

c)

bunsen burner

d)

beaker

15.

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

a)

dropper

b)

test tube

c)

graduated cylinder

d)

flask

16.
What is this? 
a)
glass triangle
b)
funnel
c)
stirring rod
d)
buret
17.
What is used to hold test tubes?
a)
Test tube rack
b)
Magnifying glass
c)
Petri dish
d)
Funnel
18.
Name the tool pictured
a)
scalpel
b)
Pipette
c)
Tweezer
d)
Forceps
19.
This item is used to simply hold or approximately measure a liquid.
a)
beaker
b)
flask
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
test tube
20.
What is this item? 
a)
Petri Dish
b)
Forceps
c)
Graduated Cylinder
d)
Test Tube
21.
These items are used to protect your hands and considered PPEs 
a)
Safety glasses
b)
Safety gloves
c)
Safety net
d)
Safety beakers
22.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
beaker holder
b)
iron ring
c)
forceps
d)
test tube holder
23.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
wire gauze
b)
flame spreader
c)
sieve
d)
mesh
24.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
test tube holder
b)
iron rod
c)
iron ring
d)
clamp stand
25.
Name this item
a)
Pipette
b)
Stirring rod 
c)
Test tube
d)
Test tube holder
26.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
crucible
b)
evaporating dish
c)
mortar and pestle
d)
bowl
27.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
crucible holder
b)
wire gauze
c)
clay triangle
d)
test tube holder
28.
What tool would a student use to find out if a toy car traveled faster down a metal ramp or a wood ramp?
a)
measuring cylinder
b)
top pan balance
c)
stopwatch
d)
thermometer
29.
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.
30.

These are called _____________

a)

Test tubes

b)

Beakers

c)

Graduated cylinders

d)

Pipets

31.

This is a _____________

a)

Pipet

b)

Petri dish

c)

Microscope

d)

Spring scale

32.

What is this device called?

a)

Bunsen burner

b)

Striker

c)

Meter stick

d)

Beaker

33.

This device is called a __________________.

a)

Ring stand

b)

Graduated cylinder

c)

Bunsen burner

d)

Striker

34.

What is this device?

a)

Pipet

b)

Meter stick

c)

Triple beam balance

d)

Ring stand

35.

What is this device?

a)

Triple beam balance

b)

beaker

c)

Thermometer

d)

spring scale

36.
In the event of any lab emergency, who do you notify?
a)
nurse
b)
instructor
c)
friends
d)
principal
37.
Injuries and accidents should be reported:
a)
immediately
b)
only if serious
c)
in a few minutes
d)
at the end of the block
38.
While working in the science lab, all loose clothing and bulky jewelry must be:
a)
removed
b)
left on
c)
made of non flammable materials
d)
placed on the table
39.
When you are in the lab, you should wear:
a)
bulky sweatshirts
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
open toe shoes
d)
closed toe shoes
40.
In the event of broken equipment, what should you do?
a)
stop using the equipment and report it immediately
b)
continue using the equipment and report it immediately
c)
stop using the equipment and report it later
d)
continue using the equipment and report it later
41.
While working in the lab, the lab table should ALWAYS be kept clear of:
a)
lab equipment
b)
books, purses and jewelry
c)
writing utensils
d)
lab worksheets
42.
In order to put out a fire in a person's hair or clothing, use:
a)
water in the sink
b)
fire extinguisher
c)
fire blanket
d)
wind produced from running
43.
The correct way to move about the lab is to:
a)
run
b)
hurry
c)
walk
d)
skin
44.
Lab clean up should be carried out according to:
a)
the instructor
b)
your lab partner
c)
yourself
d)
clean up is not required
45.

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

46.

Never work without...

a)

good music

b)

a buddy

c)

adult supervision

d)

a snack

47.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

48.

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

49.

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

50.

When are you allowed to remove lab safety equipment?

a)

when your group is done

b)

when the goggles start fogging up

c)

when most of the groups are done

d)

when directed by the teacher

51.

When observing chemicals...

a)

never taste them

b)

waft odors toward you

c)

directly inhale them

d)

lick them

52.

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

53.

Never leave ___ unattended.

a)

a dissected pig

b)

a test tube

c)

an active heat source

d)

a freshman

54.

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

a)

chemicals

b)

supplies

c)

equipment

d)

lab reports

55.

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

a)

the sun

b)

mercury

c)

metal

d)

cold glassware

56.

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!"