Laboratory Safety and Procedures Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the items students are required to have in every laboratory period?

Laboratory gown, laboratory manual, and laboratory notebook.

Students are allowed to perform unauthorized experiments in the laboratory.

False

How should acids be added when preparing dilute acid solutions?

Always add acid to water, never water to acid.

Which of the following actions is prohibited in the laboratory? (Select all that apply)

Eating food Signup and view all the answers

What should injured students do when an accident occurs in the laboratory?

Report all accidents, even minor ones, to the instructor. Signup and view all the answers

What should students do with waste acids after an experiment?

Pour them into the disposal jar Signup and view all the answers

What should students do to protect their hands when handling heated objects?

Use pot holders. Signup and view all the answers

Students should clean and dry all glassware at the end of the laboratory period.

True Signup and view all the answers

Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the ______ features of the laboratory.

safety Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Requirements

Students must wear a laboratory gown, bring a laboratory manual, and maintain a laboratory notebook during each session.
Pre-lab data entries must be completed in the laboratory notebook prior to class attendance.
Non-compliance results in a grade of zero for the laboratory notebook, data, performance, and report.

Laboratory Housekeeping & Safety Rules

Always wear a laboratory gown in the lab.
Eating, drinking, loitering, and smoking in the laboratory are strictly prohibited.
Only scheduled experiments may be performed; unauthorized experiments are forbidden.
Familiarization with safety features, including fire extinguishers and emergency exits, is encouraged.
Check requisitioned glassware and materials for cracks; report any defects immediately.
Economically use reagents, water, and gas; avoid contamination of chemicals by using designated tools.
Handle corrosive acids and caustic substances carefully; neutralize skin spills using sodium bicarbonate or dilute acetic acid and rinse with water.
Add acid to water when preparing dilute acid solutions, never the reverse.
Use a non-luminous flame for heating, keeping it no more than two inches high, and ensure gas is turned off when not in use.
Allow heated objects to cool safely and protect hands when handling hot equipment.
Report all accidents to the instructor, regardless of severity.
Dispose of insoluble refuse and waste acids correctly; use disposal jars and waste cans.
Use the fume hood when working with toxic or irritating gases.
Record observations and data immediately in the laboratory manual.
Clean and dry all glassware and working areas at least 20 minutes before the end of the lab period.
Chairs should be placed on tables, and all utilities (lights, fans, water, and gas) should be turned off before exiting.

General Directions

Read and understand the entire experiment before attending the lab, familiarizing with both theory and experimental parts.
Know the reasoning behind each step, not just the directions.
Develop observational and reasoning skills; bring textbooks for reference.
Record observations contemporaneously to save time and enhance accuracy.
Plan ahead for each laboratory activity to ensure completion of assigned tasks.

Description

Test your knowledge on essential laboratory safety rules and procedures. This quiz covers requirements for students attending laboratory sessions, including proper attire, notebook maintenance, and safety practices. Ensure you're familiar with housekeeping regulations to maintain a safe and efficient learning environment.