Lab Saftey

Question 1

What does corrosive mean ?

Answer 1

This substance can damage or start to break down other materials

Question 2

What does flammable mean ?

Answer 2

This substance will burn if heated

Question 3

What does oxidising mean?

Answer 3

This can cause substance to catch fire without any heat source

Question 4

What does oxidising mean?

Answer 4

This substance can catch fire without any heat source

Question 5

What does irritant mean ?

Answer 5

This substance will cause harm or irritation to the skin

Question 6

What does Toxic mean ?

Answer 6

This substance can kill you

Question 7

What does Hazardous to the environment mean?

Answer 7

This substance can be very dangerous to aquatic life

Question 8

What does Gas under pressure mean ?

Answer 8

These Gases may explode if heated

Question 9

What does explosive mean ?

Answer 9

This substance can explode

Question 10

What are the 8 safety symbols?

Answer 10

Corrosive , flammable , oxidising , irritant , toxic , hazardous to the environment , gas under pressure and explosive

Question 11

What are the lab rules ?

Answer 11

Hair must be tied up , no food or drink , never leave a heat source unattended,label glassware clearly , be aware of trip hazards around the lab , always wear appropriate safety equipment ( glasses, lab coats)

Question 12

What is a beaker used for?

Answer 12

Used to hold liquids

Question 13

What is a syringe used for ?

Answer 13

Used to accurately measure small amounts of liquids

Question 14

What is a Wired gauze used for ?

Answer 14

Used on top of a tripod to evenly spread heat

Question 15

What is a funnel used for ?

Answer 15

Used to pour liquid into narrow openings

Question 16

What is a graduated cylinder used for?

Answer 16

Used to accurately measure the volume of liquids

Question 17

What is a Bunsen burner used for ?

Answer 17

Used as a heat source

Question 18

What is a clamp used for ?

Answer 18

Used to hold equipment steady

Question 19

What is a thermometer used for ?

Answer 19

Used to measure temperature

Question 20

What is a test tube rack used for ?

Answer 20

Used to hold test tubes

Question 21

What is a test tube used for ?

Answer 21

Used to hold small amounts of liquid

Question 22

What is a hot plate used for ?

Answer 22

Used as a heat source

Question 23

What is a tripod used for ?

Answer 23

Used to hold items being heated by a Bunsen burner

Question 24

What is a conical flask used for ?

Answer 24

Used to mix / swirl liquids

Question 25

What are tongs used for ?

Answer 25

Used to hold or move hot items

Question 26

What is a evaporating dish used for ?

Answer 26

Used to evaporate liquid