Lab Equipment and Safety Rules Lab Safety Lab Equipment and Safety Rules
Chem Catalyst List or draw at least two tools or pieces of equipment you think a chemist might use often in a chemistry experiment.
Test Tube Rack keeps test tube upright
Test tube mix small amounts of chemicals; may be heated if made of Pyrex glass.
Test Tube Holder hold test tube while heating
Test Tube Brush cleans test tube
Thermometer measuring temperature
Graduated Cylinder used to measure liquid volume Place cylinder on flat surface View at eye level read bottom of the meniscus (curved line)
Balance / Scale used to measure mass
Bunsen Burner source of heat
Striker used to ignite gas in Bunsen Burner
Ring Stand support for other equipment
Wire Gauze supporting beakers when heated helps to spread flame
Iron Ring Supports other equipment on ring stand
Clamp Supports test tube in place on ring stand
Pipestem Triangle Supporting other equipment in place
Tongs holding glassware when hot
Watch Glass used to hold substances for observation and is sometimes used for evaporating to dryness
Well Plate Used for observing the mixing of small amounts of chemicals.
Evaporating Dish Used for heating liquids, usually to evaporate a solvent.
Petri Dish used to hold and observe materials
Safety Glasses Used to protect eyes when not using chemicals.
Safety Goggles Used to protect eyes against chemical splashes.
Lab Apron Used for protecting body from chemical splashes and fire.
Mortar and Pestle used to grind solids
Forceps for picking up small items to relocate
Spatula scoop up chemicals and transfer to another container
Formative Assessment #1 Write your full last name and nickname on the blank side of your index card. Put the date and your period below your name. Turn your card over to the lined side of your card. Without looking at your handout, list 3 pieces of equipment you think are important to chemistry and describe their use.
Beaker used to transfer liquids. May be heated if made of Pyrex or Kimax glass.
Dropper / Pipet used to add (transfer) liquids one drop at a time.
Funnel Helps transfer liquids
Distilled Water Bottle for transfering distilled water ONLY
Florence Flask Used to mix solutions Not graduated can’t measure with Rounded bottom
Stirring Rod Used to stir liquids
Erlenmeyer Flask used to mix solutions
Lab Safety Rules
The teacher must be present to work in the lab. 1. The teacher must be present to work in the lab. Get Ready….. GO!
2. Everyone must work with a partner at the assigned table. No groups larger than 4 students.
Read all the instructions and ask questions before conducting the lab. 3. Read all the instructions and ask questions before conducting the lab.
4. No unauthorized experiments are permitted. Failure to follow the procedure will result in removal from the lab
No horseplay or foolish behavior is allowed. 5. No horseplay or foolish behavior is allowed. Failure to follow this rule will result in removal from the lab.
Wear proper lab equipment provided for the lab. 6. Wear proper lab equipment provided for the lab.
Goggles used when heating or reacting chemicals. Glasses are for small scale labs Lab aprons are always worn to protect skin and clothing. Gloves used only as needed.
Roll up long sleeves or remove bulky sweatshirts or jackets. 7. Roll up long sleeves or remove bulky sweatshirts or jackets. Remove long dangly jewelry or other accessories that can get in the way.
Tie back long hair in a pony tail. 8. Tie back long hair in a pony tail.
Know the location and use of all safety equipment 9. Know the location and use of all safety equipment
Fire Extinguisher used only on surface fires – NOT on people Fire Blankets used to wrap someone who is on fire
Eye Wash Station must rinse eyes for 15 minutes to completely flush chemicals Safety Shower / Drench must remove clothes and rinse body for 15 minutes for full body spills
Fume Hood removes poisonous or noxious gases from room
Goggle Sanitizer cleans goggles before or after use
Report minor injuries like cuts and burns. 10. Report minor injuries like cuts and burns. Cuts should be cleaned and bandaged. Burns should be treated with cold water, then WaterGel.
If something gets in your eyes, rinse for 15 minutes in eye wash. 11. If something gets in your eyes, rinse for 15 minutes in eye wash.
12. If there is a fire alert neighbors extinguish immediately with appropriate fire extinguisher If fire is too big EXIT the room!!!
Be sure to STOP, DROP, and ROLL! 13. If person is on fire lab partner gets the fire blanket and pats the fire out. Be sure to STOP, DROP, and ROLL!
Clean up acid spills with a base. Clean up base spills with an acid. 14. Clean up acid spills with a base. Clean up base spills with an acid.
Rinse acid or base from skin immediately. 15. Rinse acid or base from skin immediately. If spill is all over body, then remove clothes and use the safety shower for 15 minutes.
Broken glass must be swept up and placed in specially marked boxes. 16. Broken glass must be swept up and placed in specially marked boxes. NOT in the trash! Clean up spills immediately!
Do not eat or drink in the lab or put things in your mouth. 17. Do not eat or drink in the lab or put things in your mouth. Never taste the chemicals.
Avoid clutter and keep table clean 18. Avoid clutter and keep table clean
ALWAYS read the label twice and check for warnings or hazards. 19. ALWAYS read the label twice and check for warnings or hazards.
Always waft to check the odor. 20. Always waft to check the odor.
Use the back of the hand to test for heat. 21. Use the back of the hand to test for heat. Use tongs to pick up or heat items.
When mixing acid and water, 22. When mixing acid and water, DO AS YOU OTTER, ADD ACID TO THE WATER!
Use the fume hood for poisonous gases. 23. Use the fume hood for poisonous gases.
24. Never used chipped or cracked glassware Heat only Pyrex or Kimax glassware
25. Heat a test tube on an angle, but be sure to not point it at anyone Use a test tube holder Move the test tube back and forth through the flame.
Never leave anything being heated or visibly reacting 26. Never leave anything being heated or visibly reacting
Always turn off burner when not in use 27. Always turn off burner when not in use Think Like a LOSER!
Never return chemicals to original container 28. At the end of lab…. Never return chemicals to original container
29. Always follow teacher’s directions for disposal of chemicals. Do not pour liquids down the drain unless instructed to do so. All solids must be disposed of in the trash or special waste containers
Always wash your hands before leaving the lab 30. Always wash your hands before leaving the lab
31. If in doubt….always ASK!!!
1. Name this piece of equipment, and it’s use Formative Assessment 4 Word bank: Tongs, forceps, beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, Florence flask, graduated cylinder. 1. Name this piece of equipment, and it’s use 2. Name this piece of equipment, and it’s use 3. Name this piece of equipment, and it’s use
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