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Science Safety Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you are working with chemicals or fire, you should always wear...

a)

Safety Goggles and Aprons

b)

Shorts and a Tee Shirt

c)

Open-toed Shoes

d)

Sunglasses

2.

When completing a science experiment, all students should...

a)

Every answer included in this question

b)

Know where the fire blanket is

c)

Be careful when dealing with flames

d)

Read through the procedure before completing the activity

3.

When an experiment includes the use of fire, students must...

a)

Tie long hair back

b)

Wear a fire helmet

c)

Wear a wig

d)

Hold a match upside down

4.

If you get a burn or cut while conducting an experiment, you should...

a)

Tell the teacher immediately

b)

Wait to see if something happens

c)

Don't tell anyone

d)

Ignore it

5.

When conducting a science experiment, it is a good idea to...

a)

Add only the chemicals listed and the correct amounts

b)

Try things on your own without reading the directions

c)

Add as much chemicals as possible

d)

Listen to your friends' directions instead of the teachers

6.

If a spill occurs during an experiment, you should...

a)

Report the spill to the teachers

b)

Clean it up right away

c)

Walk away silently

d)

Spill more

7.

When heating a test tube using a bunsen burner, you should...

a)

Keep the test tube away from yourself and others

b)

Hold the test tube with your hands

c)

Look directly into the test tube

d)

Hold the test tube so that whatever comes out goes straight on your hand

8.

Which of the following is not a requirement for burning?

a)

Wood

b)

Fuel

c)

Oxygen

d)

Energy

9.

Which of the following is not an open question?

a)

Did the flame stay lit?

b)

Why is oxygen a requirement for fire?

c)

How does a match provide heat energy?

d)

Why does more oxygen increase flame height?

10.

Which of the following is a closed question?

a)

How much time did it take for the candle to burn out?

b)

How can we put out the flame on the candle?

c)

Why did the flame last longer using a candle rather than a cotton ball?

d)

How can we make a flame stay lit longer?

11.

Which of the following is the correct way to write a good testable question for a science experiment?

a)

How does the amount carbon dioxide near a flame affect the time it stays lit?

b)

Why did the fire go out?

c)

How does oxygen work?

d)

Was the amount of time a flame stayed lit longer or shorter?

12.

This is information you can discover by using your five senses...

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Question

d)

Phenomenon

13.

This explains or predicts information...

a)

Inference

b)

Observation

c)

Question

d)

Phenomenon

14.

This is an observable event...

a)

Phenomenon

b)

Observation

c)

Question

d)

Inference

15.

Which of the following would be considered an Observation?

a)

The glass beaker feels warm

b)

The mixture will bubble after I add baking soda

c)

The cotton could take longer to burn than the candle

d)

The clouds will probably bring rain

16.

What type of footwear would be best worn in a laboratory?

a)

High Heels

b)

Sandals

c)

Sneakers

d)

Flip-Flops

17.

Follow all directions (written and oral) given by your teacher.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

What should your legs and feet look like in the science lab?

a)

Wear flip-flops to keep your toes exposed

b)

Wear shoes and long pants to cover your skin

c)

Wear shorts and socks

d)

No shoes needed!

19.

During a chemistry class, what should Lily always wear to protect her eyes?

a)

Gloves

b)

Lab coat

c)

Safety goggles

d)

Face mask

20.

What should you do if you accidentally break a glass beaker in the lab?

a)

Leave it and walk away

b)

Pick up the pieces with your hands

c)

Notify the teacher immediately

d)

Hide the broken pieces

21.

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

a)

The liquid is blue

b)

The liquid is cold

c)

The liquid might be a chemical solution

d)

The liquid is in a beaker

22.

When using a Bunsen burner, what is the first step you should take?

a)

Light the match

b)

Turn on the gas

c)

Check for safety equipment

d)

Adjust the flame

23.

What is the first thing you should do before starting a lab experiment?

a)

Start mixing chemicals

b)

Read the lab instructions carefully

c)

Ask your friend what to do

d)

Turn on all the equipment

24.

Which of the following should you do if you notice a chemical spill on the floor?

a)

Ignore it and continue working

b)

Clean it up with paper towels

c)

Inform the teacher immediately

d)

Cover it with a cloth

25.

What is the correct way to dispose of broken glassware in the lab?

a)

Throw it in the regular trash bin

b)

Leave it on the lab bench

c)

Place it in a designated glass disposal container

d)

Flush it down the sink