Common Sense
Lab Materials
Chemicals and Substances
Accidents and Injuries
Random!
100

TRUE or FALSE: Eating in the Laboratory IS permitted.

FALSE!

100

Students complete a laboratory investigation.  Who is responsible for returning materials to their proper place?

A. Students who did the investigation.
B. The janitor.
C. The science teacher.

A: Students who did the investigation

100

A student is allergic to a substance used in an activity. What should the student do?

  1. Wear gloves.
  2. Tell another student.
  3. Tell the science teacher.

C. Tell the science teacher!

100

A student notifies the teacher that a fire has started in the laboratory.  What is the next step?

  1. Open the windows.
  2. Throw water on the fire.
  3. Follow the teacher’s directions.

C. Follow the teacher's directions!

100

Which is the best method of eye protection when a lab requires the use of heat, chemicals or glassware?

  1. Safety goggles
  2. Prescription glasses
  3. Eye protection is not required

A. Safety goggles!

200

Which of the following should be away from flammable materials?

  1. A sink
  2. A lighted burner
  3. Another student

B. A lighted burner!

200

Taking materials from our laboratory is

  1. not permitted.
  2. permitted if it is not an acid.
  3. a great idea.

A. not permitted!

200

Where should the open end of the test tube be pointed toward when being heated?

  1. Lab partner
  2. The teacher
  3. No one.

C. No one!

200

If a student’s hand is cut during a lab, what should the student do immediately?

  1. Tell the teacher.
  2. Ask to see the school nurse.
  3. Wrap the hand in a paper towel.

A. Tell the teacher!

200

Before beginning a lab experiment, students with long hair should

  1. comb their hair.
  2. tie their hair back.
  3. ask their teacher what to do.

B. tie their hair back!

300

What should students do before inserting the plug of an electrical device into a socket?

  1. Turn on the device.
  2. Put on safety goggles.
  3. Make sure the area is dry.

C. Make sure the area is dry!

300

What should a student do if equipment is not working properly in our laboratory?

  1. Tell the science teacher.
  2. Continue to try to use it.
  3. Tell your lab partner to fix it.

A. Tell the science teacher!

300

What is the first step after a chemical spill?

  1. Clean it up.
  2. Tell the teacher.
  3. Let it evaporate.

B. Tell the teacher!

300

Which device is best to extinguish a fire in a person’s hair or clothing?

  1. Your hands
  2. A fire blanket
  3. Fire extinguisher

B. A fire blanket!

300

What type of footwear should be worn during lab investigations and activities?

  1. Sandals
  2. Closed shoes
  3. Open toed shoes

B. Closed shoes!

400

When is horseplay appropriate in a lab?

  1. Never
  2. When finished
  3. When getting lab equipment

A. Never!

400

Safety goggles and a protective garment must be worn when handling chemicals labeled corrosive because they

  1. may stain clothes.
  2. react with the skin.
  3. are highly flammable.

B. react with the skin!

400

Solid or liquid chemical waste be discarded

  1. in the sink
  2. in the trash can
  3. in a container identified by the teacher

C. in a container identified by the teacher!

400

Which is the best reason to keep all classroom aisles and walkways clear?

  1. To allow safe exit
  2. To allow the room to be cleaned
  3. To make class notes easier to find

B. To allow safe exit!

400

A student is finished working with chemicals or biological specimens. Which of the following is the next step before leaving the laboratory?

  1. Rinse hands with water
  2. Treat hands with skin lotion
  3. Wash hands with soap and water

C. Wash hands with soap and water!

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