Lab Safety and Symbols Flashcards
transfers a material into a container with a small opening
funnel
quickly measure the volume of a liquid
beaker
carry out a chemical reaction on a small scale
test tube
used to mix chemicals together
stirring rod
to transfer liquids in small amounts usually drop-wise
pipette
more accurately measure a liquid’s volume
graduated cylinder
make a solution of a specific concentration
volumetric flask
container for chemical reactions when you need to mix by swirling
Erlenmeyer Flask
separate solids from liquids with the help of a funnel
Filter Paper
transfer methane gas to hose to produce a flame that will heat something up
Bunsen Burner
pick up hot and extremely cold temperature items that you can’t touch
tongs
used as a container for getting the mass of something
weigh boat
to plug the opening in some sort of glassware
rubber stopper
transfer solids that are powdered or granular
scoopula
to attach clamps or rings to during a reaction
ring stand
What should you wear over your eyes in the lab?
safety goggles
What is used to protect your hands in the lab?
gloves
What should always be on your feet in the lab?
close-toed shoes
What is the #1 rule in the lab?
Tell your teacher
Lab symbol that has three interlocked circles with a circle going around the inside
Biohazard
Lab symbol with Interlocking c’s that continue going down
carcinogen
What does carcinogen mean?
causing cancer
Lab symbol with a hand that has a drop of liquid being poured
corrosive
What does corrosive mean?
eats through other substances
Lab symbol that has lines shooting from all directions
explosive materials
Lab symbol with a fire symbol on a flat surface
flammable
What does flammable mean?
able to catch on fire
Lab symbol with three triangles connected at the middle
radioactive
Lab symbol with a triangle with a lightning bolt through it
high voltage
Lab symbol with a hand and a lighting bolt through it
electrical hazard
Lab symbol with waves coming from a flat surface with a hand over top
hot surface
Lab symbol with a person digesting a liquid through the throat
inhalation hazard
Lab symbol that has three circles with a cross in the middle
microwave hazard
Lab symbol with a letter W that has a line through it
no water
Lab symbol with triangular squares that connect in a circle at the center
radiation
Lab symbol with skull and bones crossed
toxic (poison)
Lab symbol with an R and a thermometer in the middle
reactive
Lab symbol with waves and an arrow at the end
UV light hazard
Lab symbol with a flame on a flat surface that has a large circle in the middle
oxidizer
What does oxidizer mean?
reacts with oxygen
