Chemistry Safety- Foothill College

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Chemistry Safety Worksheet

6. A. Handling Chemicals Safely 1. When you read the label on a chemical container, what are the three most important pieces of information? Note: the third item will be listed only for solutions. If you spill a chemical, what should you do?

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Should you add acid to water, or water to acid?

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Is it important to be exact when preparing a chemical reaction? Explain.

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How can you draw a liquid into a pipette safely?

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When pouring a liquid from a reagent bottle into another container, where should you hold the bottle?

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What should you do with leftover chemicals after an experiment? What should you do with the products of an experiment? B. Bunsen Burner and Glassware Safety 1. Before hooking a Bunsen burner to the gas line, what should you look for?

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Why is it important to read instructions all the way through before beginning an experiment?

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If your Bunsen burner flame goes out, what should you do?

3. 5. When you need to carry chemicals from one place to another in the lab, what size container is the safest to use? 4.

If you smell gas in the room, what should you do?

Is it safe to heat a closed container? Explain.

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Chemistry Safety- Foothill College 5. Is it safe to heat glassware that has cracks or stars? Explain.

Name: E. 1. Behavior in the Laboratory Is the laboratory a safe place to eat, drink, or put on makeup?

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Describe how you would safely heat a chemical in a test tube with a Bunsen burner.

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Emergency Equipment Name two uses for the safety shower.

2. C. 1. Thermometer Safety Before choosing a thermometer for a specific job, what should you know about the thermometer?

Briefly describe where the following pieces of safety equipment are in our laboratory or chemistry building: a) Eye Wash:

b) Safety Shower:

D. Dressing for Safety 1. What type of shoes are appropriate for the lab?

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Fire Extinguisher(s):

d) Fire Blanket: 2. How should you protect your eyes from chemicals and glass shards in the lab? e) Fume Hood:

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When should safety glasses or goggles be worn in the chemistry lab?

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First Aid Kit:

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Why is it important to remove contact lenses before working in the lab?

g) Fire Alarm

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