Science Laboratory Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the student safety contract in a science laboratory?

• To ensure students complete their experiments on time

• To provide a set of rules for safe laboratory conduct

• To encourage students to work independently

• To limit the use of hazardous chemicals

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure in the laboratory?

• Ignore it and proceed with the experiment

• Ask your instructor before proceeding

• Guess and follow your instincts

• Ask a fellow student for help

What is the correct procedure for disposing of chemical waste in the laboratory?

• Pour it down the sink

• Mix it with other chemicals

• Dispose of it according to the teachers directions

• Leave it on the lab bench

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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

• Rub your eyes immediately

• Wash your eyes with running water from the eyewash station for at least 20 minutes

• Close your eyes and wait for the pain to subside

• Use a tissue to wipe your eyes

What should you do if you or your lab partner are hurt?

• Ignore the injury if it seems minor

• Report it immediately to the instructor

• Wait until the end of the class to report it

• Try to treat the injury yourself

What type of clothing is required when working with chemicals, heat, or glassware?

• Regular school clothes

• Safety goggles and appropriate lab attire

• Loose and baggy clothing

• Open-toed shoes

What should you do before leaving the laboratory after an experiment?

• Leave all equipment and chemicals on the bench

• Clean your work area and return all equipment to the proper storage area

• Take all chemicals home for further study

• Leave without informing the instructor

What should you do if you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment?

• Try to figure it out on your own.

• Ask the instructor for help.

• Ignore the equipment and move on.

• Use the equipment without any guidance.

What should you do when transferring chemicals from one container to another?

• Pour them quickly.

• Hold the containers away from your body.

• Use your mouth to transfer them.

• Mix them with other chemicals.

What should you never leave unattended?

• A closed container.

• A burner.

• A piece of paper.

• A test tube.