Science Safety Quiz Review

When in the science classroom, conduct yourself in a responsible manner-

At all times

When the teacher says to

Only when working on a lab

Only when preparing materials

When in the science classroom, conduct yourself in a responsible manner-

At all times

If you do not understand a part of a procedure you should-

Proceed with the lab anyway

Skip it and come back later

Work with another group

Ask the teacher immediately

If you do not understand a part of a procedure you should-

Ask the teacher immediately

Never work in a lab or classroom without-

A notebook

A teacher

A textbook

A partner

Never work in a lab or classroom without-

A teacher

When first entering a science room-

Do not touch anything until instructed

Immediately begin working on the lab

Go and check all equipment

Walk around and check each station

When first entering a science room-

Do not touch anything until instructed

You should read all instructions for a lab-

Only when you don’t know it

After you set up the equipment

As you perform the lab

Before you begin any part of the lab

You should read all instructions for a lab-

Before you begin any part of the lab

Unauthorized experiments means-

Doing an experiment without permission

Just messing around to see what happens

Mixing chemicals just for fun

All of the above

Unauthorized experiments means-

All of the above

Unauthorized experiments are-

OK sometimes

Alright if the teacher is in the room

Not allowed (prohibited)

OK if you plan to be a chemist

Unauthorized experiments are-

Not allowed (prohibited)

Horseplay is-

Never allowed in class

Alright in the classroom

Alright in the lab area only

Alright anytime

Horseplay is-

Never allowed in class

To put out a fire on a person’s clothing-

The fire extinguisher

The fire blanket

Water

Any chemical at your lab station

To put out a fire on a person’s clothing-

The fire blanket

In case of an emergency, such as a fire or earthquake or even a practice drill-

Grab your stuff and exit immediately

Turn off gas and/or electrical before exiting

Stop, drop, and roll

Run out leaving all behind

In case of an emergency, such as a fire or earthquake or even a practice drill-

Turn off gas and/or electrical before exiting

Report any and all accidents-

When you get time

Only if they are really serious

Only if they involve blood

To the teacher immediately

Report any and all accidents-

To the teacher immediately

Areas splashed with chemicals should be flushed with water-

Until it feels better

For 20 seconds

For 20 minutes

For 5 minutes

Areas splashed with chemicals should be flushed with water-

For 20 minutes

If you or your lab partner wear contacts and a chemical is splashed in the eye-

Rub the eyes to slid them around

Keep your eyes closed and let them tear

Don’t worry about it

Try to remove them after 2-3 minutes of flushing but keep flushing

If you or your lab partner wear contacts and a chemical is splashed in the eye-

Try to remove them after 2-3 minutes of flushing but keep flushing

The correct way to smell a chemical is to-

Sniff directly over the container

Smell it from a distance

Pour out a little and smell it

Dip your finger in a smell it

The correct way to smell a chemical is to-

Smell it from a distance

When mixing acids and water together, always

Add water to acid

Add them at the same time

Add acid to water

Add a base to them first

When mixing acids and water together, always

Add acid to water

When using a Bunsen burner, never-

Leave it unattended

Reach over the flame

Leave it near volatile materials

All of these

When using a Bunsen burner, never-

All of these

While doing any experiment you should always-

Wash your hands with soap and water when finished

Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while working

Clean up lab area

All of the above

While doing any experiment you should always-

All of the above

Observing good housekeeping practices means-

Only the aisles are clear

backpacks are kept on the table

work areas are clean and tidy

unused equipment is never put away

Observing good housekeeping practices means-

work areas are clean and tidy

Lab aprons are used for-

The protection of you and your clothing

protecting your best clothes

wiping your hands on

wiping out glassware

Lab aprons are used for-

The protection of you and your clothing

When working in the lab you must-

Tie back long hair

wear shoes that completely cover the foot

not wear baggy clothing

all of these

When working in the lab you must-

all of these

When using knives or other sharp objects,always cut-

Towards your body

while holding the object in your hand

with someone holding the object

away from your body

When using knives or other sharp objects,always cut-

away from your body

You should know the location and use of the-

Fire extinguisher

fire blanket

eyewash station

all of these

You should know the location and use of the-

all of these

You must wear approved safety goggles or safety glasses-

When you mix chemicals

any time chemicals, heat or flame are used

when using glassware

when you feel like it

You must wear approved safety goggles or safety glasses-

any time chemicals, heat or flame are used

Wash bottles may be filled with-

Acid only

all chemicals

water only

alcohol only

Wash bottles may be filled with-

water only

You may enter the science storageroom or preparation area if-

you have your teacher’s permission

you break a piece of equipment

you need a piece of equipment

a student ask you to get something

You may enter the science storageroom or preparation area if-

you have your teacher’s permission

Dispose of chemicals in-

Their proper disposal container

the sink

the trash can

their original container

Dispose of chemicals in-

Their proper disposal container

If you see something in the classroomor laboratory that is dangerous,

tell the teacher-

When you have time

immediately

after class

when the teacher is available

If you see something in the classroomor laboratory that is dangerous,

tell the teacher-

immediately

When pouring chemicals from one container to another you should-

Hold the containers away from your body

pour them into their original containers

cover your eyes

sponge up what you spill

When pouring chemicals from one container to another you should-

Hold the containers away from your body