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Lab Safety and Lab Equipment

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is used to measure the volume of liquid, typically in milliliters (mL).

a)

Test Tube

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Bunsen Burner

d)

Erlenmeyer Flask

2.

Used to hold test tubes, typically over heat sources.

a)

stopper

b)

forceps

c)

tripod stand

d)

test tube holder

3.

Used to measure the temperature of a system.

a)

Celsius thermometer

b)

pinch clamp

c)

test tube

d)

pipet

4.
a)

forceps

b)

fashion

c)

florance flask

d)

safety goggles

5.

Used to hold and/or mix solid and liquid materials

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

test tube

d)

erlenmyer flask

6.

Used to hold small amounts of liquids and solids

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

test tube

d)

erlenmyer flask

7.

Used to hold the test tubes and keep from spilling

a)

test tube

b)

test tube rack

c)

pipette

d)

mortar

8.

Used to transfer small amount of liquid

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

test tube

c)

scoopula

d)

pipette

9.

A bowl and club used for grinding

a)

erlenmyer flask

b)

test tube

c)

mortar and pestle

d)

petri dish

10.

Used to find the mass of an object

a)

meter stick

b)

digital scale

c)

petri dish

d)

triple beam balance

11.

Used to transfer small amounts of solids

a)

pipette

b)

scoopula

c)

thermometer

d)

pestle

12.

Used to heat samples

a)

thermometer

b)

digital balance

c)

hot plate

d)

petri dish

13.

Which equipment heats objects with an open flame?

a)

hot plate

b)

thermometer

c)

bunsen burner

d)

beaker

14.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately _________.

a)

Run for the fire extinguisher.

b)

Notify your instructor.

c)

Throw water on the fire.

d)

Open the windows.

15.

If a lab experiment is not completed you should _______.

a)

Discuss the issue with your teacher.

b)

Sneak in after school and work alone.

c)

Come in durin glunch and finish.

d)

Make up some results.

16.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the test tube ________.

a)

Toward yourself.

b)

Toward your lab partner.

c)

Toward another classmate.

d)

Away from all people.

17.

You are heating a piece of glass/metal and now want to pick it up. You should ________.

a)

Use a rag or paper towel.

b)

Pick up the end that looks cooler.

c)

Use tongs.

d)

Pour cold water on it.

18.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as ________.

a)

A face shield.

b)

Safety goggles/glasses.

c)

Splash proof chemical goggles.

d)

None of these.

19.

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

a)

Sandals.

b)

Open-toe shoes.

c)

Closed-toe shoes.

d)

Shoes appropriate for the weather.

20.

True or False:

Chipped or cracked glassware is ok to use.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

You are required to wear goggles when ________.

a)

chemicals are used.

b)

heated glass is used.

c)

working with fire.

d)

chemicals, heated glass, or fire are being used.

22.

( Fill in the blank) Long hair should be ____________ in the laboratory.

a)

tied back

b)

cut

c)

down

d)

curled

23.

(True or False) Horse playing is allowed in the laboratory

a)

true

b)

false

24.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
a)
dumped down sink
b)
taken home
c)
thrown in trash
d)
disposed of according to teacher's directions
25.
The proper technique for smelling chemicals is ______________
a)
keeping your nose close to the glassware
b)
wafting
c)
to sniff only a small amount
d)
Trick question; you never are allowed to smell chemicals in class
26.
Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the lab.  _______________ immediately of any unsafe conditions you see.
a)
Assess and fix
b)
Notify the teacher
c)
Notify your lab group
d)
Call out, "Code 1"
27.
Dress properly during lab activities; ________________________ are hazards in the lab
a)
Long hair, dangling jewelry, and lose or baggy clothing
b)
Electricity, machines, and live animals
c)
Glasses and contact lenses
d)
long-sleeved shirts and long pants
28.
Your goggles fog up you should
a)
Move to an area away from the lab and vent them to clear them up.
b)
Take them off and wipe them out.
c)
Vent them immediately.
d)
Work through it.
29.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
30.

The following footwear is the best in the laboratory

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toe shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather