Fire Safety
What should we use when handling hot materials?
Heat resistant gloves?
Why is it dangerous to tasta chemicals?
They could be toxic
what kind of shoes are required in the lab?
closed toed shoes
What do we do first when working with glassware?
check for cracks or chips
What is a Bunsen Burner used for?
heating
Should the fire blanket or extinguisher be grabbed first?
It depends, but typically the blanket
What should we do with labels when working with chemicals?
Read them carefully
when is it okay to eat or drink in the lab?
never unless the teacher says other wise
What should we use when handling hot glassware?
heat resistant gloves
measuring liquids with precision
Be ____ when using open flames
Cautious
What are the three things we should never do when working with chemicals?
Touch, taste, or smell them.
Your work space should remain _____ and _____-free.
clean and clutter-free
When is it okay to use chipped or cracked glassware?
Never
What is a beaker used for?
holding or mixing chemicals
What is the number one rule when using heat in a lab?
Do not leave a heat source unattended
What do we do to smell a chemical instead of sniffing?
Waft it in your direction
Why is it important to handle glassware with care in a lab?
Injury could be a result of not doing so
what is a pipette used for?
transferring small amounts of liquid
When is it okay to throw water on a fire?
Never. We use the fire blanket or extinguisher.
What must you do if you get chemicals in your eye, and for how long?
use the eye wash station for 15 minutes.
List 2 out of the 3 reasons lab safety is important
it keeps you safe
it keeps the environment safe
it ensures accurate experiment results
What can build up in a glass because of temperature and substances?
Pressure
What is the difference between a bunson burner and hot plate?
a hot plate does not have an open flame while a bunson burner does