Unit 1-Foundations

Front

What are three examples of safe lab behavior?

Back

Wear goggles, follow directions, report accidents immediately.

Front

What should you do if a chemical splashes in your eye?

Back

Rinse at the eyewash station right away.

Front

How should broken glass be handled in the lab?

Back

Use a brush/dustpan, place in a special glass container.

Front

Why is food and drink not allowed in the lab?

Back

To avoid accidental ingestion of harmful substances.

Front

Which tool measures mass?

Back

Triple-beam balance.

Front

Which tool measures liquid volume?

Back

Graduated cylinder.

Front

Which tool measures length?

Back

Metric ruler.

Front

Which tool measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer.

Front

Why do scientists use specific tools for data collection?

Back

To increase accuracy and reliability of measurements.

Front

What is the eyepiece of a microscope used for?

Back

To look through and magnify the specimen (usually 10×).