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What does the FLAMMABLE symbol indicate?
What does the FLAMMABLE symbol indicate?
All safety symbols are unique to one country.
All safety symbols are unique to one country.
False
What is the main danger associated with toxic or poisonous chemicals?
What is the main danger associated with toxic or poisonous chemicals?
They may cause death if swallowed or inhaled.
A chemical with the symbol indicating __________ can cause irreversible damage to living tissue.
A chemical with the symbol indicating __________ can cause irreversible damage to living tissue.
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Match the safety symbols with their meanings:
Match the safety symbols with their meanings:
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What type of substance is indicated by the BIOHAZARD symbol?
What type of substance is indicated by the BIOHAZARD symbol?
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The ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD symbol indicates a substance that can harm the environment.
The ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD symbol indicates a substance that can harm the environment.
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Give an example of a corrosive substance.
Give an example of a corrosive substance.
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Study Notes
Lab Safety Symbols
- Various symbols represent different hazards in a lab setting, requiring specific safety precautions.
- Understanding these symbols is crucial for safe lab practices.
Flammable
- Chemicals easily catch fire (ignite) at room temperature.
- Give an example of a flammable chemical.
Explosive
- Chemicals that shatter easily when shaken or exposed to heat/pressure.
- Give an example of an explosive chemical.
Corrosive
- Chemicals causing irreversible damage to living (skin) and non-living tissue.
- Give an example of a corrosive chemical.
Harmful or Irritant
- Non-toxic chemicals causing inflammation of skin, nose, and eyes.
- Give an example of a harmful or irritant chemical.
Toxic/Poisonous
- Chemicals causing death if swallowed or inhaled.
- Give an example of a toxic/poisonous chemical.
Biohazard
- Biological substances that can be dangerous to living organisms, primarily humans.
- Give an example of a biohazard.
Environmental Hazard
- Chemicals causing significant harm to the environment, like seas and rivers.
- Give an example of an environmental hazard.
Radioactive
- Powerful and dangerous energy emitted causing permanent damage to living organisms.
- Give an example of a radioactive substance.
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Test your knowledge of safety symbols and their meanings with this quiz. Learn about flammable materials, toxic chemicals, and biohazard symbols. Understand the dangers associated with various substances and what each symbol indicates in terms of safety and environmental impact.
