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Chemistry Safety Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.
 

 2. 

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.
 

 3. 

Never leave a lit burner unattended.
 

 4. 

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
 

 5. 

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
 

 6. 

lt’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.
 

 7. 

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
 

 8. 

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
 

 9. 

Laboratory Work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.
 

 10. 

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.
 

 11. 

Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.
 

 12. 

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.
 

 13. 

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
 

 14. 

Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 15. 

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
a.
the custodian,
c.
your best friend in the class.
b.
your lab partner.
d.
the science instructor.
 

 16. 

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
a.
figure it out as you do the lab
c.
ask the instructor before proceeding
b.
try several methods until something works
d.
skip it and go on to the next part.
 

 17. 

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
a.
notify your instructor
c.
throw water on the fire.
b.
run for the fire extinguisher
d.
open the windows.
 

 18. 

After completing an experiment. all chemical wastes should be
a.
left at your lab station for the next class.
c.
dumped in the sink
b.
disposed of according to your instructors directions
d.
taken home.
 

 19. 

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
a.
an open door
c.
another student
b.
an open flame
d.
a sink.
 

 20. 

If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,
a.
take them out before starting the lab.
c.
advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.
b.
you do not have to wear protective goggles
d.
keep the information to yourself.
 

 21. 

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
a.
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.
c.
clean any glassware that appears dirty.
b.
examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
d.
All of the above.
 

 22. 

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
a.
to avoid eye strain.
c.
only if you don’t have corrective glasses.
b.
to improve your vision.
d.
any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.
 

 23. 

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.
a.
sandals
c.
closed-toed shoes
b.
open-toed shoes
d.
shoes appropriate for the weather
 

 24. 

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
a.
always against the rules.
c.
not dangerous
b.
okay
d.
okay if you are working alone.
 

 25. 

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
a.
treat your hands with skin lotion
c.
wipe your hands on a towel.
b.
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
d.
wipe your hands on your clothes.
 

 26. 

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should
a.
use a rag or paper towels.
c.
use tongs.
b.
pick up the end that looks cooler
d.
pour cold water on it.
 

 27. 

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as
a.
a face shield
c.
splash proof chemical goggles.
b.
safety glasses
d.
none of the above.
 

 28. 

If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
a.
discuss the issue with your instructor
c.
come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch.
b.
sneak in after school and work alone
d.
make up some results.
 

 29. 

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
a.
toward yourself
c.
toward another classmate
b.
toward your lab partner.
d.
away from all people.
 

 30. 

In a laboratory the following should not be worn.
a.
loose clothing
c.
sandals
b.
dangling jewelry.
d.
all of the above.
 

 31. 

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
a.
soap
c.
weak base.
b.
oil.
d.
plenty of water
 

 32. 

You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by
a.
ubricating the tubing with water or glycerin.
c.
twisting the tubing and stopper carefully
b.
using a towel or cotton gloves for protection
d.
all of the above.
 

 33. 

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a.
visit the school nurse after class
c.
tell the science instructor at once
b.
see a doctor after school.
d.
apply first aid yourself.
 

 34. 

Long hair in the laboratory must be
a.
cut short
c.
always neatly groomed
b.
held away from the experiment with one hand
d.
tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device.
 



 
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