Science – Lab Safety Quiz

Sofia is cleaning up after a chemistry experiment and considers rinsing chemical waste down the sink.

• True

• False

Emma is conducting a very long experiment in the science lab. She wonders if it is acceptable to sit during the experiment.

• True

• False

Oliver accidentally touches a hot pan and burns his hand. Should he rinse the affected area with water as soon as possible?

• True

• False

Charlotte accidentally breaks a glass beaker in the science lab. She decides to sweep up the broken glass immediately and place it in the recycling bin. Is this the correct way to dispose of broken glassware?

• True

• False

While working in the school laboratory, Charlotte is asked to detect the smell of a chemical. She should inhale a deep breath of the chemical.

• True

• False

Jacob accidentally gets a minor cut while working on a class project. Should he report it to the teacher?

• True

• False

During a chemistry lab, Kiara uses the last of a particular chemical for her experiment. Is it her responsibility to go into the storeroom to retrieve any additional quantity of that chemical?

• True

• False

Mira is getting ready for a science experiment in the lab. She wonders if wearing her eyeglasses or contact lenses is an acceptable substitute for goggles.

• True

• False

Thomas arrives at class and finds a spilled liquid on his desk. He assumes it is water and wipes it up with paper towels. Is this the correct action?

• True

• False

Isabella is working in the lab and needs to retrieve some materials. She considers leaving her Bunsen burner unattended since no one else is around her. Is this acceptable?

• True

• False