Hazards And Safety Equipment Flashcards
What are the three main safety rules
No food or drink
When doing an experiment wear the correct safety equipment
Listen to instructions
What does the hazard corrosive mean
The chemical will burn through your skin (go onto revision section 1)
What does moderate hazard mean
It may cause harm or irritation to your skin if it is not used properly
What does flammable mean
The chemical can catch fire easily
Toxic meaning
The chemical is poisonous. Poison ☠️ kills
Explosive meaning
The chemical could explode if it is not used correctly
What is a test tube used for
Mixing and storing liquids
What is a boiling tube used for
Heating liquids and solids
What is a beaker used for
For holding liquids and solids
What is the difference between a boiling tube and a testing tube
A boiling tube is larger
What does a conical flask do
It mixes liquids and heats higher quantities of liquids
What is a round bottom flask used for
For heating liquids
What does a measuring cylinder do
It is used for measuring the volume of a liquid accurately (learn how to draw it on year 7-1)
What does a tripod do
Supporting glass ware whilst being heated
What does a gauze do
It supports glass ware whilst being heated
