Chemistry 9 Notes Review

What is WHMIS an acronym for?

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

• Work Health and Management Information System

• Workplace Hazardous Management Information Service

• Work Health and Materials Information System

How many ways are there to provide information on hazardous materials according to WHMIS?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the WHMIS symbol for "Compressed gas" look like?

• A closed, sealed cylinder

• A flame over a circle

• A test tube pouring out liquid

• A circle with flames around it

What hazard is associated with the WHMIS symbol for "Flammable/combustible"?

• May explode

• May catch fire/explode in presence of a spark

• Increase risk of fire if in contact with flammable material

• Unstable, may explode or react dangerously

Which WHMIS symbol indicates a material that is "Oxidizing" and increases the risk of fire?

• A flame over a circle

• A circle with flames around it

• An exclamation mark

• Three interlocking circles

What is the hazard associated with the WHMIS symbol that has an exclamation mark?

• May explode

• May catch fire/explode in presence of a spark

• May cause less serious health effects or damage ozone layer

• May harm aquatic environments

Which WHMIS symbol is used to indicate a "Biohazard"?

• A flame

• A skull and crossbones

• Three interlocking circles

• A trefoil (three-leaf symbol)

What is Chemistry the study of?

• The study of energy forms

• The study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter

• The study of physical properties only

• The study of chemical properties only

Which of the following is not a physical property of matter?

• Colour

• Odour

• Reactivity

• Density

What does the term 'combustibility' refer to in the context of chemical properties?

• Ability to conduct electricity

• Ability to bend without breaking

• Ability to burn

• Ability to reflect light