Essential Science Lab Safety Rules

Why is it important to wear goggles during a lab session?

• To see better

• To look stylish

• To protect your eyes from chemicals

• To avoid getting dust in your eyes

What should you do with excess chemicals after an experiment?

• Pour them back into the stock container

• Dispose of them as instructed by the teacher

• Leave them on the table

• Throw them in the trash

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

How should you carry lab equipment and chemicals?

• In your pockets

• On your head

• With two hands

• With one hand

What should you do if you get chemicals in your eyes?

• Wash them out for 15 minutes

• Ignore it

• Close your eyes tightly

• Rub your eyes

How should you smell a chemical in the lab?

• Directly sniff it

• Waft or fan the fumes towards your nose

• Ask a friend to smell it

• Ignore the smell

What should you do if there is broken glass in the lab?

• Step on it

• Ignore it

• Clean it up yourself

• Let the teacher know immediately

What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

• Oxygen, water, and heat

• Heat, light, and fuel

• Oxygen, heat, and fuel

• Water, air, and fuel

What should you do if there is a fire in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Use the fire extinguisher

• Run away

• Throw water on it

Why is it dangerous to eat in the lab?

• It distracts you from work

• It makes the lab dirty

• Chemicals can contaminate the food

• You might spill food

What is the last step you should take after completing a lab experiment?

• Wash your hands

• Leave the lab

• Write your report

• Clean the equipment