Safety In The Lab Flashcards
What does explosive mean?
The substance can explode
What does oxidising mean?
The chemical attacks metal or burns and destroys living tissue
What does Poison/Toxic mean?
If swallowed or breathed in, the substance can make you sick or die
What does irritant/harmful mean?
The substance can make your skin or eyes irritable
What does biohazard mean?
Living organisms that can spread diseases
What does corrosive mean?
The substance can burn your skin or eyes
In Bunsen burners, what does the rubber tube do?
Carries gas from the gas tap to the Bunsen burner
In Bunsen burners, what does the chimney do?
It’s where the oxygen and gas are mixed together before burning
In Bunsen burners, what is the air hole for?
Allows oxygen to get into the chimney
In Bunsen burners, what does the base do?
Holds the Bunsen burner up straight
In Bunsen burners, what are the collars for?
Changes the size of the air hole
Describe a safety flame
Air hole: closed
Colour: yellow/orange
Use: keeping warm
Describe a silent flame
Air hole position: half open
Colour: blue
Use: cooking
Describe a roaring flame
Air hole position: open
Colour: blue
Use: cooking
What does flammable mean?
The substance can catch fire easily if near flames, heat or sparks
