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Lab Safety and Equipment

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
2.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
3.

What is important to remember when working with hot plates and burners?

a)

It's ok to walk away.

b)

Hot plates and burners are not dangerous.

c)

Hot plates and burners should not be left unattended.

d)

Hot plates and burners are fireproof.

4.
What is this? 
a)
glass triangle
b)
funnel
c)
stirring rod
d)
buret
5.
The _________________ is used to simply hold or approximately measure a liquid.
a)
scale
b)
test tube
c)
beaker
d)
thermometer
6.
Which item measures more precisely?
a)
test tube
b)
beaker
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
measuring cup
7.
What is used to protect your eyes from chemicals, broken glass, and fire?
a)
Fire blanket
b)
Eye wash
c)
Goggles
d)
Flask
8.

Unused chemical should be returned to original containers.

a)

True

b)

False

9.
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.
10.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
old students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
11.
When in the lab you should wear...
a)
open-toed shoes.
b)
sandals.
c)
closed-toes shoes.
d)
no shoes.
12.

Which hazard symbol is this?

a)

Corrosive

b)

Explosive

c)

Irritant or Harmful

d)

Toxic

13.

Which hazard symbol is this?

a)

Biohazard

b)

Corrosive

c)

Toxic

d)

Irritant or Harmful

14.

Which hazard symbol is this?

a)

Highly Flammable

b)

Environmentally Damaging

c)

Long Term Health Hazard

d)

Explosive

15.

Which hazard symbol is this?

a)

Oxidising

b)

Highly Flammable

c)

Explosive

d)

Biohazard

16.

Rachel was excited to get to class because she knew they were doing an experiment. When she entered the room she saw all the mateirals on her table. Since she was familiar with all of the materials, she put on her goggles and got started. What lab rule did Rachel break?

a)

Keep your area neat and clean.

b)

Wear proper protective gear during a lab.

c)

Listen to teacher instructions and read all directions before starting any lab.

d)

Know the location and use of all safety equipment.

17.

Brandon was working on a lab and came to a step in the procedure that was very confusing for him to understand. What should Brandon do next?

a)

Try his best to finish the lab without help.

b)

Ask his lab partner for assistance.

c)

Reread the directions and continue even if he is still confused.

d)

Ask his teacher to clarify the directions.

18.
You should report accidents to the teacher __.
a)
after the class is over
b)
immediately 
c)
the following day
d)
never
19.
Which of the following are examples of dressing appropriately in the lab?
a)
Pulling long hair back
b)
Leaving long hair down to get in the chemicals. 
c)
Wearing sandals
20.
When is it OK to eat or drink at the lab tables?
a)
Always
b)
During group work, but not during lab activities
c)
Never
d)
During lab activities