Lab equipment

Bellringer 8/10/11

1. Right when you get to class, it is important to get started on the lab even if your teacher hasn't given you instructions yet.

• A. True. You don't want to fall behind everyone else. • B. False. You should always read the directions before you start a lab. 2. When studying a chemical it is important to touch, taste, and smell it so

that you know a lot about it. • A. True. B. False3. You have accidentally broken a test tube and spilled a chemical on the

table. Which of the following best explains what you should do? A. Use water and paper towels to clean up the spill; place the broken

test tube in the disposal container specified by the teacher for sharp objects.

B. Throw the glass into the nearest trash bin and let the spill air-dry. C. Quickly dispose of the glass, wipe up the spill with the nearest

cloth, and hope nobody notices. D. Caution your lab partners to avoid the area while you inform the

teacher of the small accident.

Bunsen burner

Stand

Stand

Other equipment

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Quiz over lab safety equipment

• (caution: skips question 6 and 13)