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Hazardous Materials

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

diagram above shows a hazard symbol. what is the meaning of this symbol?

a)

flammable

b)

irritant

c)

explosive

d)

poisonous

2.

If you see above symbol, beware of materials that can

a)

release fume that can hurt eyes, nose and throat.

b)

cause harmful radiation.

c)

cause poisoning and death if swallowed

d)

easily expolde.

3.

What you should do if someone inhaled toxic gas?

a)

Hold under running water

b)

Spit out immediately

c)

Move away from the gas for fresh air

d)

Flush eyes vigorously with water

4.

Corrosive substances such as bleaches and drain cleaners can cause ......

a)

difficult of breathing

b)

serious burns and eye damage

c)

permanent amnesia

d)

massive headache

5.

If a label says "CAUTION" it is...

a)

a little hazardous

b)

very hazardous

c)

not hazardous at all

6.

When a material brings hazard, toxic and harms the environment, it is considered _________________.

a)

useful

b)

useless

c)

harmful

d)

harmless

7.

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 

a)

taste

b)

touch

c)

smell

d)

all of the above

8.

What safety symbol is this?

a)

biohazard

b)

radioactive

c)

toxic

d)

corrosive

9.

Aerosol is categorized as ......

a)

Oxidising

b)

Flammable

c)

Explosive

d)

Toxic

10.

What is the primary concern when handling hazardous materials in a laboratory setting?

a)

A) Cost of materials

b)

B) Potential for chemical reactions

c)

C) Safety of personnel

d)

D) Availability of equipment

11.

Which of the following symbols indicates a material is hazardous?

a)

A) A green leaf

b)

B) A skull and crossbones

c)

C) A recycling symbol

d)

D) A water droplet

12.

What is the first step in responding to a chemical spill in a laboratory?

a)

A) Evacuate the area

b)

B) Neutralize the chemical

c)

C) Call emergency services

d)

D) Contain the spill

13.

Which of the following is a common method for disposing of hazardous waste?

a)

A) Pouring it down the drain

b)

B) Incineration

c)

C) Burying it in the ground

d)

D) Releasing it into the air

14.

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when handling corrosive substances?

a)

A) Safety goggles

b)

B) Ear plugs

c)

C) Hard hat

d)

D) Steel-toed boots

15.

Which of the following is a real-world application of understanding hazardous materials?

a)

A) Designing a new smartphone

b)

B) Developing a waste management plan

c)

C) Creating a social media app

d)

D) Writing a novel