Gen Bio 1 lab review (LAB 1 - LAB SAFETY)
Where can a chemical's SDS be found? Select all that apply.
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Fire extinguisher
Puts out small or medium fires
Neutralization reaction
a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt
What is the correct way to dilute acid?
acid should always be added to the water
#5 (how to respond to accidents)
burns: flush the area with cool running water for 20 minutes
How to respond to accidents #1
chemical spills on a person: if a large spill, remove contaminated clothes while person is under a safety shower or home shower; if small, flush area with large amount of water and wash it with soap
#3 (how to respond to accidents)
chemical spills on bench or floor: clean up the spill immediately
#6 (how to respond to accidents)
cuts and wounds: if chemical gets into a cut or wound, rinse it off immediately with large amounts of water
Rule #2 (lab clean up and disposal)
dispose all chemical wastes properly
Gloves should be worn at all items during an experiment, including when using your computer to take notes
false
If a chemical splashes onto your face, the first thing you should do is remove your safety glasses
false
#7 (how to respond to accidents)
fires: extinguish fires by covering the mouth of beakers; gets on clothes, STOP, DROP, and ROLL or get into safety shower
Suppose you splash a chemical into your eyes. You immediately flush your eyes in an eye wash for a minute until your eyes feel better. What should you have done?
flushed your eyes for at least 20 minutes
#2 (how to respond to accidents)
if chemical splashed onto your eyes or face, go to the nearest sink, wash your face, and flush your eyes for 20 minutes
#4 (how to respond to accidents)
ingestion of chemicals: call 911 or poison control at 1-800-222-1222
PPE (personal protective equipment)
items that, when worn by a scientist or student, greatly reduce the risk of suffering injury or damage from chemicals during an experiment; also prevents from experiments from being contaminated
Acids and bases
measured using pH, or potential hydrogen; calculated using a mathematical equation that accounts for some of the chemical differences in acidic and basic compounds; ranges from 1-14 to measure if a substance's pH is acidic or basic (1 = highly acidic, 14 = highly basic, 7 = neutral)
Lab coats/aprons
prevents chemicals from getting on your clothes
Gloves
protect your hands from harmful chemicals or hot objects; also keep your workspace from being contaminated
Laboratory fume hood
removes harmful gasses and fumes that are sometimes present when doing an experiment
Lab clean up and and disposal rule #1
thoroughly wash all lab ware between experiments
What actions should you take if you accidentally break an empty test tube during an experiment? Select all that apply
use a hand broom and dustpan to sweep up the glass, dispose of the glass in a protective container then place it in the trash can
Eyewash
used if a harmful chemical splashes into your eyes or on your face
Safety Goggles/Glasses
used to protect eyes and should be worn at all times while doing experiments, even if you are not actively working with chemicals
Safety shower
used when a hazardous chemical is spilled on a person and they are unable to rinse it off thoroughly in a sink; also used if a person's clothes catches on fire
You need to dilute sulfuric acid for an experiment. To do this, you put on gloves and goggles and pour water into the acid to dilute it to the proper concentration. You then close the bottle and position it out of the way so that it does not get knocked over. What have you done wrong?
water should not be poured into an acid
Rule #3 (lab clean up and disposal)
when finished, wash your hands with soap and water; clean all work surfaces with detergent and wipe them dry
Rule #10
when pouring a chemical, always hold the lid of the chemical bottle between your fingers, never lay the lid down on a surface as this could contaminate the chemical supply, and hold containers away from your body while pouring
Rule #4
4) never remove chemicals or other materials from the lab area
Rule #5
5) always read the labels twice
Rule #6
6) never place chemicals in unmarked containers
Rule #7
7) never return unused chemicals to their original container to avoid contamination
Rule #8
8) always put lid back onto a chemical container immediately after use to avoid contamination
Rule #9
9) do not interchange lids between chemical bottles
Which of the following information is not included on an SDS?
Experiment procedures
Working with chemicals rule #1
1) all chemicals should be considered hazardous 15) wipe up any chemical spills immediately
Proper lab attire
1) always wear safety glasses, gloves, and aprons provided in PPE safety kit 2) do not wear soft contact lenses while conducting experiments; contact lenses can absorb potentially harmful chemicals 3) pull back and secure long hair; including long facial hair 4) do not eat, drink, chew gum, apply cosmetics, or smoke while conducting experiments 5) remove all jewelry 6) remove all loose clothing 7) always wear closed toe shoes
General lab safety rules
1) conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the area you will be performing the lab work 2) follow all written instructions carefully 3) do not use any lab equipment as containers for food or beverages 4) perform only those experiments issued in your eScience labs kit; unauthorized experiments = prohibited 5) read all procedures thoroughly before starting experiments 6) observe good house keeping practices: keep work area clean and tidy 7) know the location of and how to use the safety equipment in your home 8) always work in well-ventilated areas 9) be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the experimenting area 10) never point a test tube or any vessel that you are heating at yourself or anyone else, as it may explode 11) do not "shake down" thermometers or use it as a stir rod; they break easily 12) labels, equipment instructions should be read carefully before use 13) experiments must be monitored at all times
Rule #11
11) use test caps or stoppers to cover test tubes when shaking or mixing
Rule #12
12) when diluting an acid, always pour the acid into the water
Rule #13
13) handle flammable hazardous liquids over a pan to contain spills
Rule #14
14) avoid prolonged exposure of chemicals to direct sunlight or heat sources
Rule #15
15) wipe up any chemical spills immediately
Rule #2
2) never smell or ingest chemicals
Rule #3
3) never pipette anything into your mouth
