The Laboratory (Term 1) Flashcards
What is a hazard?
Something that has the potential to cause harm
What is a risk?
The probability a person will be harmed if exposed to a hazard
What is the name we give to items we use in the laboratory?
Equipment
Which piece of equipment is used to measure liquids?
Measuring cylinder
Which piece of equipment is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Which piece of equipment is used to measure mass?
Balance
Which piece of equipment is used to hold test tubes?
Test tube holder
Which piece of equipment is used to hold liquids for evaporation?
Evaporating dish
Which piece of equipment is used to hold a filter paper?
Filter funnel
Which two things should a student draw scientific diagrams with?
Pencil & ruler
How many dimensions should scientific diagrams be drawn in?
Two dimensions (2D)
Which two pieces of equipment would you place above a Bunsen burner to support an evaporating dish?
Tripod and gauze
Which piece of equipment should be placed under a Bunsen burner?
Heat proof mat
What colour is the flame on a Bunsen burner when it is set to a ‘safety flame’?
Yellow
What colour is the flame on a Bunsen burner when the air hole is closed?
Yellow
What colour is the flame on a Bunsen burner when the air hole is open?
Blue
What colour is the flame on a Bunsen burner when it is set to a ‘heating flame’?
Blue
Hot hot can the hottest part of the flame reach, when the Bunsen burner is heating?
1,000°C
When a Bunsen burner is lit, what should be done first? Open the gas tap or light the match?
Light a match and place it just above the top of the barrel, with your hand below the flame AND THEN open the gas tap fully.