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  1. Bunsen Burner
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Function: Produces a flame

Safety Precautions: Tie hair back, dont wear losse fitting clothing, wear goggles.

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  1. Beaker
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Function: Holds liquids

Safety Precautions: Don’t drop

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  1. Striker/Flint
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Function: Lighting the Bunsen Burner

Safety Precautions: Tie hair back, don’t wear loose fitting clothing, wear goggles.

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  1. Goggles
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Function: Shielding the eyes

Safety Precautions: Wear properly and at all times during a lab

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  1. Graduted Cylinder
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Function: Measuring liquids

Safety Precautions: Place on flat surfaces, get level to measure.

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  1. Scoopula
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Function: Transfer dry materials

Safety Precautions: Do not scoop more substance than needed.

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  1. Pipette/Eye dropper
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Function: Transfer small anounts of liquids.

Safety Precautions: Don’t use your mouth to pull liquid into a pipette, “mouth pipetting.”

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  1. Erlenmeyer Flask
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Function: Stirring Chemicals

Safety Precautions: Don’t drop it

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  1. Ultility/Crucible Tongs
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Function: Burning metals

Safety Precautions: Tie hair back, don’t wear loose fitting clothing, wear goggles.

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  1. Test Tube
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Function: Holding small amounts of chemicals for reactions.

Safety Precautions: Don’t drop it

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  1. Test Tube Tongs
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Function: Holding test tubes when hot

Safety Precautions: Apply enough pressure to the tongs.

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  1. Test Tube Rack
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Function: Holding test tubes

Safety Precautions: Placw test tubes in rack properly

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  1. Digital Scale
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Function: Determining the mass

Safety Precautions: Don’t lean on it, don’t misuse it

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  1. Spot Plate
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Function: Performing multiple small chemical reactiond

Safety Precautions: Don’t melt with hot chemicals if plastic

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  1. Test Tube Brush
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Function: Cleaning test tubes

Safety Precautions: Don’t touch or put in mouth

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  1. Funnel
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Function: Transferring liquids from big to small containers

Safety Precautions: Pour liquids slowly to prevent splashing chemicals

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  1. Beaker Tongs
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Function: Holding glassware over a flame

Safety Precautions: Hold from the middle of the beaker so it doesn’t drop.

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  1. Wire Gauze/Mesh
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Function: Distribute heat evenly

Safety Precautions: Be aware of sharp corners

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  1. Crucible & Cover
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Function: Melting metals

Safety Precautions: Hot, only handle with tongs

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  1. Mortar & Pestle
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Function: Grind solid materials into a finer state.

Safety Precautions: Allow to cool before handling.

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  1. Retort Stand
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Function: Holding everything to be burned

Safety Precautions: Assemble properly

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  1. Test Tube Clamp
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Function: Securing test tubes

Safety Precautions: Tighten firmly

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  1. Ring Clamp
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Function: Stabilize equipment

Safety Precautions: Tighten firmly

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  1. Rubber Stoppers
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Function: Trap gasses

Safety Precautions: Use gloves when inserting into glassware

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25. Clay Triangle
Function: Allows glassware to go over the flame and bunsen burner Safety Precautions: Be cautious of heated equipment
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26. Petri Dish
Function: Studying growing bacteria Safety Precautions: Sanitize well
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27. Thermometer
Function: Measuring temperature Safety Precautions: Don’t drop
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28. Watch Glass
Function: Holds stuff and can be heated Safety Precautions: Don’t drop
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29. Evaporating Dish
Function: Burning liquids Safety Precautions: Place on wire gauze when hot
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30. Tweezers
Function: Gripping and moving metals Safety Precautions: Clean properly after use
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31. Glass Stirring Rod
Function: Stirring Safety Precautions: Don’t stir in Erlenmeyer Flask
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1) Never work (blank) in the laboratory.
Alone.
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2) When first entering the lab, do not (blank) any equipment, chemicals or other materials in the lab area until you are instructed to do so!
Touch.
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3) Only the books, notebooks, pens etc needed for the lab should (blank.) All other items (purses, backpacks, jackets, etc) should not be brought to class. If they are brought to class they must be left in the designated area.
Be in the lab.
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4) Never perform (blank) experiments. Directions must be followed exactly as stated in the lab handouts or by the teacher.
Unauthorized.
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5) (Blank) must be worn in the laboratory. Avoid wearing (blank) clothing or be aware, near flames. Remove any (blank) jewelry.
Shoes. Loose fitting clothing. Dangling.
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6) No (blank) is allowed in the lab. Do not chew gum.
Food or drink.
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7) Never (blank) from laboratory glassware.
Drink.
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8) Never (blank) chemicals unless you are told to do so.
mix, touch, taste, heat, or inhale.
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9) Read each experiment before beginning, and note any (blank) described. Make sure that you understand exactly what you are supposed to be doing, ASK THE TEACHER FIRST!!!
Cautions or hazards.
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10) Report any (blank) to the teacher immediately so that they may be cleaned up in the proper manner.
Spills.
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11) Report all (blank) to the instructor no matter how minor.
Accidents.
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12) Rules for open flames: a) Wear safety goggles b) Tie (blank) c) Secure (blank) clothing
Back long hair. | Loose.
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13) Do NOT use (blank) glassware
Chipped, cracked, or broken.
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14) Do not let electrical cords (blank) from work stations. This can cause you to trip or to drag the equipment off the lab bench.
Dangle.
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15) Be sure all gas jets, electrical connections, and water faucets are turned (blank) at the end of the lab period.
Off.
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16) Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving the lab.
Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving the lab.
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To avoid contamination, (blank) unused chemicals to their (blank) containers. Unused chemicals should be (blank).
Never return. Original. Disposed of properly.
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Gas Cylinder
Purpose: substance such as a gas product, that is contained under pressure Example: Oxygen
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Corrosion
A substance that can destroy metals and cause irreversible damage to human tissue upon contact. Example: Acids
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Flame
A substance that is capable of catching fire in the presence of heat, spark, or open flame. Example: Gasoline
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Skull of CrossBones
Materials that cause immediate injury or death when exposed to in small amounts. Example: Oven Cleaner
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Flame Over Circle
A substance that can rapidly release oxygen into the air, which may intensify a fire or cause an explosion. Example: Oxyclean
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Health Hazard
A substance that may cause serious long-term health effects, especially with repeated exposure. Example: Radioactivity
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Exploding Bomb
A substance that reacts causing explosion, fire, or release of toxic gasses. Example: Peroxides
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Exclamation Mark
A substance that may cause less serious health effects, or causes damage to the ozone layer, Example: CO2
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Environment
A substance that may cause serious damage to aquatic environments, or be a danger to other environments. Example: Oil
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Biohazard
A substance that contains harmful microorganisms or toxins that can cause disease or serious illness. Example: Virus, Bacteria

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