Which of the following items should you always wear to protect your eyes during a chemistry lab?

• Sunglasses
• Contact lenses
• Safety goggles
• Face mask

It is safe to eat or drink in the laboratory as long as you are careful.

What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin?

• Wipe it off with a towel
• Wait for your teacher
• Rinse with water immediately
• Ignore it if it doesn't hurt

Before starting any experiment, you should always read the instructions completely.

What is the first thing you should locate when entering a science lab?

• Safety equipment

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when heating substances in a test tube?

• Heating the test tube at an angle
• Pointing the open end toward yourself
• Using a test tube holder
• Gently moving the test tube over the flame

Long hair should be tied back during lab work.

What should you use to clean up broken glass in the lab?

• Bare hands
• Paper towel
• Brush and dustpan
• Vacuum cleaner

If you are unsure about how to use a piece of laboratory equipment, what should you do?

• Ask teacher

You should always add acid to water, not water to acid, when diluting acids.