Safety Skills and Lab Equipment Flashcards
If a fire erupts, immediately do what?
notify a teacher
When do you wear safety goggles?
any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
If you do not understand a direction or procedure in an experiment you should do what?
ask a teacher before proceeding
After completing an experiment, all chemical wast should be…
disposed of according to your teacher’s directions
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.). What do you do first?
Shout “Code One! Code One!” to get your teacher’s attention
Your hair should be no longer than 5 inches if you take a science class. True or False?
False
What do you do with long hair?
tied up or in a hair band
Are sandals appropriate foot wear for science class?
No
Miranda thinks that loose clothing is the new trend, so she wears it to science class. Now she is leaning down to drop an object into some acid. Smart or Dumb? Explain.
Dumb, no loose clothing allowed
Sara is wearing her new earrings and necklace. She likes them because they dangle, but knows that dangly jewelry is not allowed in the lab. Should she take them off and keep them in her pocket till the cell ends or put on a hat with ear flaps to hide the earrings and tuck the necklace in her shirt? What option is critical for Sara to choose? Why should she choose it? Explain.
She should take them off because you can’t wear dangly jewelry in the lab.
Horseplay, practical joke and pranks are not allowed in the lab. True or False?
True
Donald saw that the animal that we were using in science was a bunny. Donald loves bunnies. So he takes it out of the cage without permission. He gets sent to the office. Why?
because you can only open cages with permission.
Kayla and James were partners. Kayla got a scratch from the bunny. James reports the accident to the teacher and gets help. Later the teacher applauds him. Donald is jealous. What good thing did James do?
he reported bites or scratches to the teacher immediately
Donald and Miranda were feeding the bunny. Donald was showing the bunny the carrot but then pulling it away. Donald got detention. What rule did he break?
do not tease or handle animals roughly
Where should you point a test tube?
away from you and others
What should you do when you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances?
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
Is eating and drinking in the lab allowed?
no
Is chewing gum allowed in the lab?
no
Are backpacks allowed in the lab?
no
Sara brought her science binder and pencil case to class today. Should she leave them in a neat pile on her desk/workspace/labspace, leave them outside the classroom, put the under her chair and on the bin attached to her chair if provided, or should she leave it in the isle close to her feet?
she should put them under her chair and in the bin attached to her chair if provided.
Do you cut material away from your hand, towards your hand, in your hand, or perpendicular?
away from your hand
All chemicals should be treated as if they are hazardous.
True or False.
true
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
True or False.
true
Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the room, even if the teacher is not present.
True or False.
False
Never remove chemical, specimens or other equipment from the lab.
True or False.
true
Always carry a microscope using both hands.
True or False.
True
Read all the instructions before beginning a lab.
True or False.
true
All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
True or False.
True
You are allowed to enter the chemical preparations/storage room any time you would like.
True or False.
false
It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as you put it in the trash can.
True or False.
false
Do not leave a lit burner unattended.
True or False.
true
What are tongs used for?
to pick up or hold hot objects
What are goggles used for?
protects the eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes
What is a beaker used for?
a wide-mouthed container used to transport, heat or store substances
What is a test tube used for?
a small glass container used to view chemical reactions or to heat a small amount of substance
What is a triple beam balance used for?
a device to measure the mass or “mass-out” and object or substance
What is a lab coat or apron used for?
protects the scientist and the scientists clothes from hazardous or hot chemicals
What is an eye dropper used for?
to dispense a very small amount of a liquid
What is a striker used for?
to light a Bunsen burner
What is a ring clamp used for?
attaches to a lab stand and is used to hold a variety of lab equipment
What is a graduated cylinder used for?
to measure volume very precisely
What is a lab stand used for?
used to hold a variety of lab equipment
What is a funnel used for?
to pour liquids into containers with small openings or to hold filter paper
What is a Bunsen burner used for?
to heat objects
What is an Erlenmyer flask and what is it used for?
a narrow mouthed container used to transport, heat or store substances, often used when a stopper is required
