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Rules of the laboratory

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 6hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Long hair must not be tied up, especially in the area of an open flame.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Always report any accident to your teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

It is good to eat and drink in the laboratory.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Always follow the laboratory safety rules.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

It is okay to drink water from a beaker if it looks clean.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

It is okay to taste a chemical if you know what it is.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Use safety goggles to protect your eyes.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Only report major injuries to your teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Always wash your hands with soap and water after you have completed the experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Always walk in the laboratory and don’t run.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Safety goggles should be worn during the laboratory experiments to…

a)

improve vision

b)

protect your face

c)

protect contact lenses

d)

protect eyes

e)

all of the above

12.

When performing a laboratory assignment…

a)

read procedure beforehand to understand what to do

b)

follow the teacher’s instructions

c)

look out not only for your safety but also that of partners

d)

none of the first three answers

e)

all of the first three answers

13.

When working with equipment that requires electricity…

a)

keep electrical cords untangled and fully plugged in

b)

check for updates to your safety contract

c)

stretch the cord to the furthest outlet

d)

use batteries instead

e)

no special precautions are necessary

14.

If a chemical gets in your eyes…

a)

immediately wipe the chemical off your eyes

b)

immediately use the eyewash station

c)

place eye drops from the instructor in your eyes

d)

inform the instructor before taking other action

e)

all of these are appropriate

15.

While working in the lab, a chemical spills on your hand. The first thing you should do is…

a)

wipe the chemical off with a paper towel

b)

immediately dip you hands in water

c)

clean up your mess before taking other action

d)

clean up as the teacher said

e)

have your friend tell the teacher

16.

When diluting acid to water, always pour…

a)

water and acids should NOT be mixed

b)

acid into water, stirring slowly

c)

water into acid, stirring slowly

d)

acid into water, stirring quickly

e)

water into acid, stirring quickly

17.

When inserting glass tubing into a rubber stopper

a)

use a twisting motion

b)

apply a lubricant

c)

avoid forcing the glass tubing

d)

use caution

e)

all of these

18.

When your laboratory experiment requires you to use a flame as a heat source…

a)

be sure to use an apron to protect clothing

b)

be sure to tie back any loose hair

c)

both of the answers above

d)

never use open flames

e)

never use a hot plate

19.

When working with projectiles or spinning objects, you should use …

a)

goggles

b)

an apron

c)

goggles OR an apron

d)

goggles AND an apron

e)

no safety equipment needed

20.

If you injure yourself by accidentally cutting or piercing your skin…

a)

begin administering first aid

b)

scream like a baby to warn others

c)

stay where you are and

have your partner notify the instructor

d)

notify the instructor yourself

e)

check for any updates to your safety rules

21.

If you have a spill (but not on yourself) that involves broken glass…

a)

begin cleaning up the spill as instructed

b)

scream like a baby to warn others

c)

stand over spill, partner notifies instructor

d)

notify the instructor yourself

e)

check for any updates to your safety rules

22.

If you are instructed to detect the odor of a chemical…

a)

pour some chemical into a beaker and smell the beaker

b)

smell near the bottle, but not too close

c)

use a wafting motion

d)

any of the above are acceptable

e)

NONE, you should never smell chemicals

23.

In the event of Eye Safety, people with glasses must still use goggles.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Students may wear open-toed shoes, but only if they also wear pants.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

All chemicals spills must first be cleaned with water.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Students may pour chemicals down the drain, but ONLY with the instructor’s permission.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Flammable liquids may be heated with either a burner or hot plate.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Responsible laboratory procedures include humane treatment of biological specimens and cleaning up laboratory stations at the conclusion of experiments.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Students must return all equipment to their original location,

but they must also avoid returning chemicals to stock containers.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

When students are finished with an experiment, they should remove protective equipment before they clean their station.

a)

True

b)

False

31.
a)
Poison/Toxic
b)
Bio Hazard
c)
Radioactive
d)
Corrosive
32.

What safety symbol is this?

a)

Explosion

b)

Flammable

c)

No Open Flame

d)

Oxidizing Agent

33.

What symbol is this?

a)

Explosive Material

b)

Hot surface

c)

Sharp Object

d)

Cold Hazard

34.

What symbol is this?

a)

Cold Hazard

b)

Biohazard

c)

Radiation Hazard

d)

Laser Hazard

35.

What symbol is this?

a)

Strong Magnetic Field

b)

Lizard

c)

Hazard

d)

Hot Surface

36.
True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
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
38.
Disrupting other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:
a)
helpful.
b)
allowed
c)
dangerous.
d)
the quickest way to do a job.
39.
What is used to protect your eyes from chemicals, broken glass, and fire?
a)
Fire blanket
b)
Eye wash
c)
Goggles
d)
Flask
40.

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

41.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

a)

treat your hands with skin lotion.

b)

wipe your hands on a towel.

c)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

d)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

42.

4. Why are safety symbols important?

a)

They tell me how to do an experiment

b)

Because the icon looks cool

c)

Symbols tell me the content of the substances

d)

They tell me specific dangers

43.

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

44.

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

45.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

a)

cut short.

b)

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device.

c)

always neatly groomed.

d)

held away from the experiment with one hand.

46.

It is okay to drink water from a beaker if it looks clean.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Only report major injuries to your teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Which picture represent eye safety?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Which of the following hazard symbols means flammable?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.
a)
smock
b)
apron
c)
cover up
d)
goggles
51.

The following are some safety rules in a laboratory. Which one is not correct?

a)

Do not eat or drink in the laboratory

b)

Do not report any injury, however small, to the teacher

c)

Do not taste chemicals in the laboratory

d)

Do not run in the laboratory

52.

Which of the following is the correct laboratory rule?

a)

Eating in the laboratory while doing practical during lunch time

b)

Running in the laboratory when he is in a hurry

c)

Poking the electrical power points with sharp objects

d)

Using the apparatus in the laboratory only when told to do the science teacher

53.

Ali would like to heat a test-tube containing chemical X over a Bunsen burner. How should Ali carry put the heating?

a)

Holding the test tube with his bare hands

b)

Holding the test tube with a piece of cloth

c)

Holding the test tube using a test tube holder

d)

Holding the test tube with tongs

54.

When pouring concentrated acid from a reagent bottle into a test-tube, which of the following is the best method of holding the bottle?

a)

Holding the base of the bottle

b)

Holding the bottle where its label is

c)

Holding the bottle by its neck

d)

Holding the bottle with both hands

55.

A student working in a laboratory accidentally spilled concentrated hydrochloric acid on his hand. The most practical thing to do is __________.

a)

To go to the hospital immediately

b)

To rub the hand with a wet towel

c)

To rub the hand with a dry towel

d)

To wash the hand quickly under running water

56.

Which of the following apparatus is the best one to use for measuring a fixed volume of liquid accurately?

a)

Beaker

b)

Cup

c)

Gas jar

d)

Pipette

57.

If the air holes of a Bunsen burner are fully opened the flame will be __________.

a)

Short, non-luminous and hot

b)

Long, sooty and non-luminous

c)

Short, luminous and hot

d)

Short, sooty and hot

58.

Mohammad uses a Bunsen burner. He closes the air-hole. The flame of the burner will be __________.

a)

Colourless

b)

Blue

c)

Non-luminous

d)

Luminous

59.

Which of the following is the correct statement related to the Bunsen flame shown in the figure?

a)

It is a non-luminous flame

b)

Its temperature is low

c)

It produces soot

d)

The air hole is closed

60.

Which of the following is the proper technique of lighting a Bunsen burner?

a)

Close the air hole -> Turn the gas tap on -> Light the burner

b)

Open the air hole -> Turn the gas tap on -> Light the burner

c)

Turn the gas tap on -> Light the burner -> Close the air hole

d)

Turn the gas tap on -> Open the air on -> Light the burner

61.

Which of the following characteristics of a non-luminous flame?

a)

It is blue and very hot

b)

It is easy to see

c)

It is sooty

d)

It is yellow and easy to use

62.

The diagram below show four positions of the eye when taking the reading of the volume of a liquid in a measuring cylinder. Which position of the eye would give an accurate volume?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

The table below shows four thermometers with their range of temperature readings. Which of the thermometers is most suitable for measuring of a human being?

a)

-10ºC to 110ºC

b)

-30ºC to 70ºC

c)

200ºC to 1700ºC

d)

35ºC to 40ºC

64.

Which of the following is the correct laboratory rule?

a)

Handling test-tube using a test-tube holder when pouring chemical

b)

Pouring excess chemical back into its container

c)

Reading instruction carefully before doing any experiments

d)

Reporting accident immediately to your friends

65.

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

66.

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

67.

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

68.

The diagram show four instruments for measuring length. Which one would be the best way to measure the thickness of a wire?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

69.

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