Gen Chem 121 Safety Quiz
flush burned skin with cold water for _____ minutes and alert ________
10; the instructor
the first thing you do when a chemical is splashed in your eye is a. tell your neighbors so they can assist you to the eye wash b. run over to the fountain immediately
a
how long does it take to damage eye tissue?
a few seconds
for minor cuts put this procedure in order: a) wash with soap and water b) bandage c) remove any glass particles
a, c, b
make sure there are no papers or container of flammable liquids nearby before lighting a _______ _______
bunsen burner
when a chemical spills a. clean it up b. leave it c. alert the instructor
c
who is allowed to use the fire extinguisher? a. anyone who needs it b. students and instructor c. instructor
c
Eye wash fountains are used for when ___________(s) are splashed in the eye
chemical
When disposing of broken glass, use the _______ and ________
dustpan and broom
true or false: you can return unused reagents to their containers?
false
reagents that give off fumes or vapors should be handled in a __________
fume-hood
what is inside a thermometer?
mercury
long hair tied back or down?
tied back
True or false: contact lenses be worn in the lab (with safety goggles)
true
true or false: avoid skin or eye contact, and ingestion of/with chemicals
true
true or false: glass waste has its own trashcan
true
true or false: keep your work areas uncluttered
true
true or false: work safely at all times
true
true or false: you can leave your food or drinks outside the lab in the hallway
true
when inserting glass tubing into stoppers use a ________ motion
twisting
how does one sniff chemicals?
waft
gloves and aprons a. worn at all times b. worn when neccessary c. worn never
worn when necessary
does hot glass look like cold glass?
yes
long skirts okay in the lab?
yes
if a chemical gets in your eye, wash it out for _____ minutes.
15
Safety goggles must be worn ___ _____ _______ unless the instructor says otherwise
at all times
if you are on fire, who administers the fire blanket? a. you b. friend/teacher
b
if you catch on fire, first a. grab the fire blanket b. stop, drop, & roll (smother) c. call 911
b
what do you do if you show up to lab in the wrong clothing? a. you fail b. you go home and change
b
true or false: lab drawers can be open
false
true or false: never wash your hands after lab and before you handle food
false
true or false: the bunsen burner is okay in the presence of flammable substances
false
true or false: you can keep unlimited lab papers on the table
false
true or false: you can leave stools in the aisles
false
if a chemical stinks or makes your eyes water, it should be handled in a __________
fume-hood
wear ________ when working with concentrated acids and bases
gloves
for better lubrication of the glass tubing (when inserting into stopper) use _______
glycerol
when using a fire blanket, always start at the ________ and push the flames towards the ________
head; feet
to heat flammable substances use a ______ _____
hot plate
dispose of all waste materials properly, if you don't know how to dispose of something ask your ___________
instructor
long or short pants in the lab?
long
can you eat, drink, or chew gum in lab?
no
which can you wear in the lab? a. shorts b. short skirts c. tank tops d. crop tops e. scarves f. sandals g.open toed shoes h. none
none
gas should be ______ when not in use
off
wear your new or old clothes to lab?
old clothes
do not put too much ________ on a glass rod
pressure
what can be used to neutralize small spills of acids or bases?
sodium bicarbonate
who should clean up a mercury spill from a thermometer?
the instructor
do not use a ________ as a stirring rod
thermometer
closed or open toed shoes?
closed
if chemicals are spilled on the skin, rinse the area immediately with ________ _______ for 15 minutes
cold water
