Unit 1: Chemistry I Lab Safety Quiz (Foster)

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory. (T or F)

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory. (T or F)

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

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth. (T or F)

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass. (T or F)

Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the classroom even if the instructor is not yet present. (T or F)

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

Always pour acid into water when diluting it. (T or F)

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should a. read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary. b. examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks. c. clean any glassware that appears dirty. d. All of the above.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

It is totally fine to taste chemicals to identify them in a laboratory. (T or F)

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

It's appropriate to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.

If a chemical is splashed into your eye, walk to the eye station and wash your eyes for at least 15 minutes.

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

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn. a. loose clothing. b. dangling jewelry. c. sandals. d. all of the above.

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited. (T or F)

You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by a. lubricating the tubing with water or glycerin. b. using a towel or cotton gloves for protection. c. twisting the tubing and stopper carefully. d. all of the above.

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as

All chemicals in a lab are considered to be dangerous. (T or F)

Never leave a lit Bunsen burner unattended. (T or F)

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area anytime you need to get an item. (T or F)

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

Long hair in the laboratory must be