Oops!
Lab Equipment
What to Do.
Do this too.
Lab Style
100
Carl was in the bathroom while the instructor was explaining what they needed to do in lab. He decides to "wing it" and use all of the equipment the teacher put in front of him. What should Carl have done?
Ask the teacher for the instructions. Read the instructions for lab before beginning.
100
This piece of glassware can hold liquids, but its markings are not accurate enough to measure liquids perfectly.
A beaker or a flask both hold liquids. Neither one has markings accurate enough to perfectly measure.
100
If any emergencies occur while in lab, what should you do?
Tell the teacher
100
If you go to your lab station, and your glassware is dirty, you should do this.
Wash it!
100
Always wear these when working with chemicals, heat, or glassware.
Goggles!
200
Winston made a loud, offensive noise to make his buddy Gregory mess up while pouring a chemical. As a result, acid got on Gregory's skin. What rule did Winston break?
No horseplay or messing around in lab. Someone will get hurt.
200
This piece of equipment measures mass.
Triple beam balance
200
Someone has splashed chemicals in their eyes. What should you do?
Tell the teacher! Then get them to the eyewash station.
200
You have to do this to know what materials you are going to need.
Read the instructions!
200
These are the type of shoes you should wear if we are going to be in lab.
Close-Toed shoes. NOT sandals!
300
Penny wears really thick glasses so that she can see. She doesn't need to worry about putting goggles on. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE. Eyeglasses do not equal Goggles.
300
These should be used to pick up hot glassware or metals.
Tongs!
300
This is the best answer to most lab safety questions. When you have questions or concerns, what should you do?
Ask or notify the instructor.
300
What piece of equipment would help if I needed to hold something over the bunsen burner to heat?
Ring stand or support ring
300
This will keep chemicals off of your clothing.
An apron.
400
Mario and Luigi are preparing to do an experiment that will release large amounts of flammable gas. They figure it will probably smell bad, so they light a candle. Why is this a bad move?
Flammable gas catches fire easily. Flammable chemicals should never be dispensed near a flame.
400
If we need to allow bacteria a good environment for growth, we will use this piece of equipment.
Incubator/oven
400
Walker is working on a lab that uses strong hydrochloric acid. He spills some on his hand, and it begins to burn. He lets the instructor know, but then what should he do?
When chemicals spill on your skin, place the affected area under running water. Don't use soap because it may react with the acid.
400
If I want to measure an exact amount of a liquid to the nearest milliliter, I should use...
A graduated cylinder
400
We are doing a lab today, but you are wearing your contacts and forgot your glasses at home. What should you do?
Let the instructor know. Obviously, your first line of defense is goggles, but the instructor needs to know that you are wearing contacts in case of emergency.
500
When Oscar and Antoine finished their lab experiment, they dumped all of the chemicals down the sink. What they didn't know is that one of the chemicals can actually eat away at the metal pipes. What should they have done?
They should have followed disposal procedures provided by their instructor. When in doubt, ask for directions on chemical disposal.
500
Mario and Luigi are doing a lab looking at E. Coli bacteria under the microscope. When they get done with the bacteria, they need to sterilize all of their equipment. What should they use?
They should use the autoclave.
500
You need to pick up a piece of glassware, but it is REALLY hot. What should you do?
Use Tongs!
500
Check all glassware for chips and cracks. This is important because chipped glassware under heat can...
Shatter or break. This is also why we use goggles.
500
List three things that should NOT be worn in the laboratory
Sandals, loose jewelry, loose or baggy clothing, long hair that is not tied back.
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