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Lab Equipment & Safety

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
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.
3.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Erlenmeyer Flask
b)
Graduated Cylinder
c)
Beaker
d)
Test Tube
4.
Identify the primary function of the lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Transfer small amounts of liquid
b)
Transfer large amounts of liquid
c)
Measure liquid volume
d)
Mixing liquid chemicals
5.
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
6.

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

7.

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

a)

test tube

b)

beaker

c)

flask

d)

graduated cylinder

8.

Which equipment heats liquids and some stir liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

flask

d)

hot plate

9.

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

a)

test tube

b)

hot plate

c)

dropper

d)

beaker

10.

Which equipment heats objects with an open flame?

a)

hot plate

b)

thermometer

c)

bunsen burner

d)

beaker

11.

Which piece of equipment would be used to measure our 30 mL of water?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

triple beam balance

c)

test tube

d)

pipette

12.

Which piece of equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

test tube holder

b)

test tube clamp

c)

pipette

d)

flint striker

13.

Which of the following symbols would you encounter when you are using a chemical that produces fumes that could burn your eyes and throat?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
beaker holder
b)
iron ring
c)
forceps
d)
test tube holder
15.
Injuries and accidents should be reported:
a)
immediately
b)
only if serious
c)
in a few minutes
d)
at the end of the block
16.
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
17.
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
18.
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
19.
The correct way to move about the lab is to:
a)
run
b)
hurry
c)
walk
d)
skin
20.

During lab, what do you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

21.

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

22.

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

23.

When observing chemicals...

a)

never taste them

b)

waft odors toward you

c)

directly inhale them

d)

lick them

24.

Which picture below represents "Toxic?"

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.
What Safety Symbol is this? 
a)
Electrical Safety
b)
Animal Safety
c)
Heat Protection
d)
Sharp Object Hazard
26.
What does this symbol mean 
a)
fire safety 
b)
eye protection safety 
c)
animal safety 
d)
extreme temperatures 
27.
What does this symbol indicate?
a)
Corrosive substances are present; protect your hands.
b)
Wash your hands.
c)
Extreme temperatures are present; wear appropriate gloves.
d)
Bacteria are present.
28.
What safety symbol is this?
a)
Flammable 
b)
Oxidizing Agent
c)
No Open Flame
d)
Explosion
29.
a)
Emergency Eye wash Station
b)
Safety Shower
c)
Eye positive sprinkler system
d)
Electric 
30.
a)
test tube clamp
b)
tongs
c)
ring stand
d)
buret clamp