Lab Safety & Lab Equipment

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True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.

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True

Front

What is the bottom of the curve in a graduated cylinder called?

Back

Meniscus

Front

Identify the piece of lab equipment used for mixing and heating liquids.

Back

Erlenmeyer Flask

Front

What metric unit is used to measure volume in a beaker?

Back

Milliliters (mL)

Front

When should safety goggles be worn in the lab?

Back

When using any of the following: glassware, chemicals, heat/fire.

Front

What is the purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory?

Back

To ventilate hazardous fumes and protect users.

Front

What is the function of a pipette?

Back

To transfer small volumes of liquid accurately.

Front

What safety equipment should be used in case of a chemical spill?

Back

Safety shower and eyewash station.

Front

What is the purpose of a balance in the lab?

Back

To measure the mass of substances.

Front

What does PPE stand for in a laboratory context?

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Personal Protective Equipment.