General Rules
False
True or False: You should always wash your hands at the end of a lab.
True
True or False: When given beakers of chemicals, to start the lab, you should just pour all of them together.
False. Wait for teacher instruction.
True or False: Your hands should always be dry when plugging electronics in.
True.
What happens if a glass beaker is broken?
Notify the teacher immediately so she can clean it up appropriately.
You should do this before starting work on a lab.
Wait for the teacher to give you directions.
If you don't understand what to do next, you should always do this.
Ask the teacher for help.
True or False: It is always important to have beakers labeled to ensure you are using the correct material.
True. Stay organized!
You should always check your glassware for these before starting the lab.
Chips and cracks.
What if you get acid on your skin?
Immediately rinse your skin under running water. Tell the teacher as soon as possible.
What should you bring into the lab?
Your science notebook and a pen or pencil.
True or False: Contact lens can be worn instead of lab goggles.
FALSE! Everyone should be wearing goggles when dealing with chemicals or glass.
True or False: You can return unused acids back into their original containers.
False. Dispose of the extra acid properly.
True or False: You can submerge hot glassware in cold water to clean it.
False. The glass may shatter. Wait until the glass is cool.
What if chemicals get splashed in your eyes?
Rinse your eyes in the designated eye washing station for 15 minutes.
True or False: It is okay to dispose of any liquids used in the lab in the sink.
False. The teacher will provide you with proper chemical disposal areas.
True or False: It is okay to walk away from your lab station at any time.
False. You should always be at your designated lab station during lab time.
True or False: When smelling chemicals in a lab, it is okay to smell directly out of the glassware.
False. Waft the air to your nose.
When heating anything, the test tube should be pointed in this direction.
Away from yourself!
What if a mercury thermometer breaks?
DO NOT TOUCH THE MERCURY (liquid inside). Notify the teacher immediately.
These types of shoes should not be worn in the lab.
Open toed shoes.
Anyone with long hair should do this before starting a lab activity.
Tie their hair up and out of the way.
What should you absolutely never do with chemicals in the lab? (Hint: it is one of your senses)
Taste them!
True or False: When using rubber stoppers on glassware, you should always hold the glass with a towel.
True
The fire alarm goes off in the middle of a lab
Follow teacher instructions. Cover all open containers, close all gas valves and calmly leave the lab.