Chemistry Lab Safety Quiz

Question 1

MSDS

Answer 1

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 2

A substance that has a health hazard rating of “3” would be considered

Answer 2

extremely dangerous

Question 3

The rating scale for chemicals range between “0” and

Answer 3

4

Question 4

Which storage color code represents a chemical that is a health hazard?

Answer 4

blue

Question 5

Which storage color code represents a chemical with a rating of “2” or less?

Answer 5

orange

Question 6

Which storage color code represents a chemical that is a contact hazard?

Answer 6

white

Question 7

A striped label represents

Answer 7

incompatible material

Question 8

The eye wash station is located at bench number (bench furthest from door = 1)

Answer 8

2

Question 9

The shower is located between bench numbers (bench furthest from door = 1)

Answer 9

2 and 3

Question 10

The most important decontamination agent in the laboratory is

Answer 10

water

Question 11

What is the rule for using makeup in the laboratory?

Answer 11

never put it on during lab because the makeup might absorb chemicals

Question 12

Rags or paper towels with flammable liquids or solids on them must be put in

Answer 12

a chemical waste container

Question 13

Alcohol, ether, and other volatile materials that can ignite easily should never be used near

Answer 13

an open flame

Question 14

When you work with laboratory chemicals and burners, long hair must be

Answer 14

kept out of the way by wearing a band, hairpins, or other confining device

Question 15

When you work with laboratory chemicals or equipment, the best type of clothing to wear is

Answer 15

cotton, wool, or other natural fibers

Question 16

In dealing with a heavy metal spill which statement is False?

Answer 16

use a vacuum cleaner

Question 17

The safe way to read a burette that is above your eye level is to

Answer 17

lower the burette, or stand on a stool

Question 18

Whenever you are in the classroom laboratory, you should wear

Answer 18

closed shoes

Question 19

The best way to extinguish a small fire in a beaker is to

Answer 19

cover it

Question 20

The type of material that may melt to your skin if it catches fire is

Answer 20

polyester

Question 21

In case of a thermal burn, you should

Answer 21

place under cold running water, then pat dry, and apply dry sterile dressing to cover the area

Question 22

If you see a fire in an apparatus or a burning liquid, you should

Answer 22

open a window

Question 23

To put out a fire in a person’s hair or clothing, use

Answer 23

the safety shower

Question 24

Contact lenses in the laboratory

Answer 24

may not be worn, as they may trap vapors close to the eye

Question 25

In the laboratory area, you may

Answer 25

have your lab manuals and lab notebooks

Question 26

When sniffing an odor

Answer 26

fan a little of the vapor toward you with your hand

Question 27

A chemical should never be poured back into its container because

Answer 27

it can cause contamination

Question 28

Which of the following statements is false?

Answer 28

it is okay to eat in the lab if your teacher gives you permission

Question 29

Most corrosive spills can be contained by

Answer 29

kitty litter

Question 30

If there’s a fire in lab

Answer 30

alert the instructor, don’t try to fight a fire yourself

Question 31

The proper method of mixing concentrated sulfuric acid and water

Answer 31

pour the acid into the water

Question 32

Eyeglasses do not provide as much protection as

Answer 32

a face shield

Question 33

Laboratory aprons are for

Answer 33

the protection of you and your clothing

Question 34

Cabinet drawers and doors that are left open cause a hazard and should be

Answer 34

closed by you

Question 35

In case of fire in the laboratory, notify the instructor at once and then

Answer 35

follow the instructor’s instructions

Question 36

If acid gets on your skin or clothes, wash at once with

Answer 36

plenty of running water

Question 37

You must wear approved eye protection while in the laboratory

Answer 37

at all times

Question 38

If a chemical splashes in or near your eye, you should go to the eye wash station and wash for

Answer 38

15 minutes

Question 39

You should prepare for each laboratory activity by reading all instructions

Answer 39

before coming to class

Question 40

Stars and cracks in glassware are dangerous because

Answer 40

they can cause glassware to explode when heated

Question 41

How should you safely carry a heated object?

Answer 41

with tongs sized for the object

Question 42

When you are finished your experiment

Answer 42

make sure your work area and equipment is cleaned and stored properly

Question 43

Which general laboratory chemical category presents a potential explosive risk?

Answer 43

peroxides

Question 44

Which general categories of chemicals used in the laboratory represents a potential fire risk?

Answer 44

volatile substances

Question 45

Mercury should never be stored in a

Answer 45

metal container

Question 46

Strong acids should be stored

Answer 46

in their own ventilated area

Question 47

Which position on the code represents a fire hazard?

Answer 47

A, top diamond

Question 48

Which position on the code represents a specified hazard?

Answer 48

B, bottom diamond

Question 49

Which position on the code represents a health hazard?

Answer 49

C, left diamond

Question 50

The safety guidelines discussed in class

Answer 50

are necessary to maintain a safe environment