Unit 1 - Hazards & Equipment in the Laboratory Flashcards
Chapter 3 - Mixing Dissolving & Separating Collins KS3 Science - Book 1

Toxic

Harmful
Similar to toxic but unlikely to kill.

Corrosive
Burns through skin and metal

Flammable
Catches fire easily

Serious Health Hazard
Can cause cancer (Carcinogenic)
Genetic defects or damage to organs

Oxidising
Something that doesn’t burn itself but provides oxygen for other substances to burn

Explosive
if treated incorrectly they have enough energy to explode

Harmful to the environment

Compressed Gas

Flame (outer cone)
Flame (inner cone)
Chimney
Collar
Air hole
Rubber tubing
Heat proof mat
Base

Wire gauze

Heat proof mat

Tripod

Bunsen burner

Safety googles
Colour of safety flame, position of air hole, and when it is used.
Air hole closed, flame colour orange, used when we are not using the bunsen burner.
What is the colour of the flame and position of air hole when we want to heat gently.
Lilac outer flame and blue flame, air hole half open.
What is the colour of the flame and position of air hole when we want to heat quickly?
Clear roaring