Handling Chemicals Flashcards
1
Q
Which is better to do first, pour into a beaker or graduated cylinder?
A
beaker, since it is smaller and easier to pour from
2
Q
What has to happen to for you to be permitted to mix chemicals?
A
getting permission from a teacher
3
Q
What happens if you mix water and acid incorrectly?
A
The acid boils
4
Q
What is the correct order for diluting acid?
A
Add the acid to the water, not the other way around
5
Q
What is the proper way to smell chemicals?
A
Waft towards your nose
6
Q
What are 2 ways to prevent contamination of the stock chemicals?
A
1) use clean glassware
2) only pour OUT of an agent bottle, don’t pour any excess back in
7
Q
What should you do with leftover chemicals?
A
Dispose of them in the designated waste container
8
Q
Who cleans up spills in the lab?
A
The teacher
