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Lab Safety review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a science experiment, Scarlett is heating a test tube. She should always point the heated test tube:

a)

away from you and toward others

b)

away from you and away from others

c)

at the floor

d)

toward you and away from others

2.

Charlotte and Zoe are in the lab. To safely smell a chemical in the lab:

a)

sniff it slowly

b)

inhale the fumes directly from the container

c)

heat the substance before smelling

d)

gently wave the fumes toward your nose using a wafting motion

3.

Which safety symbol reminds you to be careful when using sharp objects?

a)

Option 1

b)

Option 2

c)

Option 3

d)

Option 4

4.

When Liam and Abigail are using razor blades, scalpels, or scissors in their science class, they should always cut:

a)

on a 90° angle

b)

toward you

c)

away from you

d)

a dead frog

5.

Emma is using a flame to heat a test tube in the lab:

a)

don't touch the heated test tube with your bare hand

b)

it's OK to reach over the flame to get your materials

c)

don't tie your hair back

d)

all of the above

6.

Which of the following experiments would have these safety symbols?

a)

Benjamin and Aria are dissecting (cutting) rats.

b)

Henry and Aria are testing to see which type of paper will burn the fastest.

c)

Benjamin and Henry are mixing different chemicals to see if they react.

d)

Aria is testing to see if the amount of water affects how fast plants grow.

7.

What should Jackson do if he accidentally spills some chemicals in the lab?

a)

Tell the teacher immediately

b)

Clean it up with paper towels and don't tell the teacher

c)

Just leave it there for the custodian to clean up

d)

Either B or C

8.

During a chemistry lab session, Priya notices this safety symbol on a container. Which of the following things should she be sure to do?

a)

Protect your hands by wearing gloves.

b)

Protect your clothing by wearing a lab apron.

c)

Be cautious when using sharp materials.

d)

Use a wafting motion to smell chemicals.

9.

During a science experiment, Mason noticed a safety symbol on a chemical bottle. What does this safety symbol mean?

a)

Fire Safety

b)

Goggles

c)

Poison

d)

Watch out for pirates!

10.

If Olivia injures (hurts) herself during a lab:

a)

don't tell anyone

b)

tell the teacher immediately

c)

wait until the end of the experiment to tell the teacher

d)

wait until after class to go to the nurse

11.

Samuel is conducting an experiment in the lab. Is it OK for him to use a glass test tube that has a small chip or crack in it as long as he is careful?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

When Sharlynn and Tyrone are finished with their experiment:

a)

You should put lab materials back where you found them

b)

You should wash your hands

c)

You should clean up your lab area

d)

All of the above

13.

Which safety symbol warns us that we are working with chemicals with strong fumes and should waft?

a)

Option 1

b)

Option 2

c)

Option 3

d)

Option 4

14.

During a science experiment, Shawn and Khloe wore goggles:

a)

to improve vision

b)

to avoid eye strain

c)

anytime chemicals or heat are used to protect your eyes

d)

only if you don't have glasses

15.

Adam and Ava found some household chemicals in the kitchen. Is it OK for them to taste these chemicals just because they have heard of them before?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Look at the picture below. Which of the following should this student do to be more safe in the laboratory?

a)

tie their hair back

b)

take off her shoes

c)

put the flame closer to the chemicals

d)

all of the above

17.

Aliyah and Dalton are conducting a science experiment. They can try new experiments, even if they are NOT in the directions, as long as they are curious about science.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

After completing a science experiment in the lab, is it OK for Otto and Mack to horse around (horseplay) as long as they are careful?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

After the experiment, you don't need to wash your hands unless you are getting ready to go to lunch.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Sophia is conducting a chemistry experiment. She needs to mix acid and water. Should she always pour acid into water?

a)

True

b)

False