Introduction to Science Quiz

The gas should be turned on ____________ lighting the match.

• Before

• After

Which part of the Bunsen flame is the hottest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Name the part of the Bunsen burner labelled D:

• Collar

• Gas Hole

• Barrel

• Air Hole

What do you call the part of the burner that "twists" ?

• Base

• Collar

• Cylinder

What are these?

• Flasks

• Test tubes

• Measuring cylinders

• Beakers

Eddie notices that his Bunsen burner is making a hissing noise. The most sensible action he should take immediately is to:

• tell his teacher

• run for the door

• blow out the flame

• turn off the gas at the gas tap

Identify this piece of Scientific Equipment:

• Petri Dish

• Bowl

• Mortar and Pestle

• Evaporating Dish

Name the part of the Bunsen burner labelled A:

• Base

• Barrel

• Air hole

• Collar

When heating a test-tube, you should point it away from everyone, including yourself. Which is the best reason for this rule?

• It’s easier to see what’s going on in the test-tube.

• Hot liquid can spit out and hit people.

• To stop people seeing what you are doing.

• This way, the liquid is less likely to spit out.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• The water was hot.

• The water was clear.

• The water was at a temperature of 34^oC.

• The water was colourless.