Laboratory Safety Equipment and Rules

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Which of the following is NOT a safety equipment used in the school laboratory?

  • Laboratory coat
  • Sand bucket
  • Fume cupboard
  • Heat-proof mat (correct)

Using an eyewash bottle is the recommended action if chemicals get into our eyes.

True (A)

What should you do if you encounter a fire in the laboratory?

Use a fire extinguisher or fire blanket.

A ______ is used to protect your eyes while working in the laboratory.

<p>safety goggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following safety equipment with their purposes:

<p>Laboratory coat = Protects skin and clothing Safety goggles = Protects eyes Fire blanket = Extinguishes small fires Fire extinguisher = Used for larger fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before heating or mixing substances in the lab?

<p>Wear safety goggles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can throw solid wastes into the sink in the laboratory.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do immediately after an accident in the lab?

<p>Report it to your teacher immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three conditions in a fire triangle are fuel, heat, and ______.

<p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the hazard symbols with their meanings:

<p>U = Corrosive Y = Flammable X = Toxic W = Explosive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a gas jar?

<p>To collect or hold gases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A conical flask is primarily used to collect gases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a boiling tube?

<p>To hold a larger amount of liquids or solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is used to store liquids that will be used in drops.

<p>dropping bottle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following laboratory apparatus with their functions:

<p>Gas jar = Collect or hold gases Measuring cylinder = Measure the volume of liquids Evaporating dish = Hold a liquid to be evaporated Reagent bottle = Store liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a dropper?

<p>To transfer a small amount of liquids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A spatula is used to hold hot objects.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What apparatus is used to separate solids from liquids during filtration?

<p>Filter paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ is used to fix the positions of various apparatus in a laboratory.

<p>stand and clamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following laboratory apparatus with their functions:

<p>Bunsen burner = To heat substances Wire gauze = To distribute heat evenly Tripod = To hold the wire gauze Heat-proof mat = To protect surfaces from damage due to heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drawing vertical section diagrams of the apparatus?

<p>To show the experimental set-up. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vertical section diagrams are useful for documenting laboratory experiments.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do vertical section diagrams help illustrate in a laboratory setting?

<p>The experimental set-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vertical section diagrams of the apparatus are drawn to show the __________.

<p>experimental set-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Vertical section diagram = A drawing that represents a cut-through view of an apparatus Apparatus = The equipment used in a scientific experiment Experimental set-up = The arrangement of devices and materials for conducting an experiment Diagram = A simplified representation of a complex structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Laboratory Safety Equipment

  • Laboratory coat, safety goggles, protective gloves, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, sand bucket, eye wash bottle, and first-aid box are crucial safety equipment in a laboratory.

  • A fume cupboard is a ventilated enclosure for handling hazardous chemicals and vapors.

Laboratory Safety Rules

  • Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.
  • Always wear safety goggles when heating or mixing substances.
  • Tie up long hair and tuck in school ties when doing experiments.
  • Never smell or taste any chemicals unless instructed by your teacher.
  • Avoid pointing test tubes containing boiling liquids towards yourself or other students.
  • Report all accidents to your teacher immediately.
  • Do not throw solid wastes into the sink.

Hazard Warning Symbols

  • Hazard warning symbols alert us to the potential dangers of hazardous chemicals.
  • U (Corrosive), V (Harmful), W (Explosive), X (Toxic), Y (Flammable), and Z (Irritant) are common hazard symbols to be aware of.

Fire Triangle

  • Fuel, water, and high temperature are essential components for a fire to start.

Laboratory Apparatus

  • Gas jar, dropping bottle, watch glass, evaporating dish, measuring cylinder, boiling tube, test tube, beaker, conical flask, and reagent bottle are commonly used to hold substances in the laboratory.

  • Glass rod, spatula, filter paper, test tube holder, test tube rack, tongs, stand and clamp, dropper, and funnel are various tools used for different purposes in a laboratory.

  • Bunsen burner, wire gauze, tripod, and heat-proof mat are essential apparatus for heating substances in a laboratory.

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