1. Lab Equipment and Safety Rules
Lab Safety
Lab Equipment and Safety Rules

2. Chem Catalyst
List or draw at least two tools or pieces of equipment you think a chemist might use often in a chemistry experiment.

3. Test Tube Rack
keeps test tube upright

4. Test tube
mix small amounts of chemicals; may be heated if made of Pyrex glass.

5. Test Tube Holder
hold test tube while heating

6. Test Tube Brush
cleans test tube

7. Thermometer
measuring temperature

8. Graduated Cylinder used to measure liquid volume
Place cylinder on flat surface
View at eye level
read bottom of the meniscus (curved line)

9. Balance / Scale
used to measure mass

10. Bunsen Burner
source of heat

11. Striker
used to ignite gas in Bunsen Burner

12. Ring Stand
support for other equipment

13. Wire Gauze
supporting beakers when heated
helps to spread flame

14. Iron Ring
Supports other equipment on ring stand

15. Clamp
Supports test tube in place on ring stand

16. Pipestem Triangle
Supporting other equipment in place

17. Tongs
holding glassware when hot

18. Watch Glass
used to hold substances for observation and is sometimes used for evaporating to dryness

19. Well Plate
Used for observing the mixing of small amounts of chemicals.

20. Evaporating Dish
Used for heating liquids, usually to evaporate a solvent.

21. Petri Dish
used to hold and observe materials

22. Safety Glasses
Used to protect eyes when not using chemicals.

23. Safety Goggles
Used to protect eyes against chemical splashes.

24. Lab Apron
Used for protecting body from chemical splashes and fire.

25. Mortar and Pestle
used to grind solids

26. Forceps
for picking up small items to relocate

27. Spatula
scoop up chemicals and transfer to another container

28. 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.

29. Beaker used to transfer liquids. May be heated
if made of Pyrex or Kimax glass.

30. Dropper / Pipet
used to add (transfer) liquids one drop at a time.

31. Funnel
Helps transfer liquids

32. Distilled Water Bottle
for transfering distilled water ONLY

33. Florence Flask Used to mix solutions
Not graduated  can’t measure with
Rounded bottom

34. Stirring Rod
Used to stir liquids

35. Erlenmeyer Flask
used to mix solutions

36. Lab Safety Rules

37. The teacher must be present to work in the lab.1.
The teacher must be present to work in the lab.
Get Ready…..
GO!

38. 2.
Everyone must work with a partner at the assigned table. No groups larger
than 4 students.

39. Read all the instructions and ask questions before conducting the lab.3.
Read all the instructions and ask questions before conducting the lab.

40. 4.
No unauthorized experiments are permitted. Failure to follow the procedure will result in removal from the lab

41. 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.

42. Wear proper lab equipment provided for the lab.6.
Wear proper lab equipment provided for the lab.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. Tie back long hair in a pony tail.8.
Tie back long hair in a pony tail.

46. Know the location and use of all safety equipment9.
Know the location and use of all safety equipment

47. Fire Extinguisher  used only on surface fires
– NOT on people
Fire Blankets  used to wrap someone who is on fire

48. 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

49. Fume Hood  removes poisonous or noxious gases from room

50. Goggle Sanitizer  cleans goggles before or after use

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 12. If there is a fire alert neighbors 
extinguish immediately with appropriate fire extinguisher
If fire is too big  EXIT the room!!!

54. 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!

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. 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!

58. 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.

59. Avoid clutter and keep table clean
18.
Avoid clutter and keep table clean

60. ALWAYS read the label twice and check for warnings or hazards.
19.
ALWAYS read the label twice and check for warnings or hazards.

61. Always waft to check the odor.
20.
Always waft to check the odor.

62. 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.

63. When mixing acid and water,
22.
When mixing acid and water,
DO AS YOU OTTER,
ADD ACID TO THE WATER!

64. Use the fume hood for poisonous gases.
23.
Use the fume hood for poisonous gases.

65. 24.
Never used chipped or cracked glassware Heat only Pyrex or Kimax glassware

66. 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.

67. Never leave anything being heated or visibly reacting
26.
Never leave anything being heated or visibly reacting

68. Always turn off burner when not in use
27.
Always turn off burner when not in use
Think Like a LOSER!

69. Never return chemicals to original container
28.
At the end of lab….
Never return chemicals to original container

70. 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

71. Always wash your hands before leaving the lab
30.
Always wash your hands before leaving the lab

72. 31.
If in doubt….always ASK!!!

73. 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

74. Accident At Jefferson High

75. Demo: Sacrifice of the Gummy Bear
1. Materials Used:
2. Draw set up of demo.
Observations:
Conclusions: In your own words, explain what happened.

76. Checking In  Sept. 5, 2012
Why should
YOU
study Chemistry?

77. How Does Chemistry Affect You?
Make a List of How Chemistry Affects Your Life. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

78. Lab: Using the Bunsen Burner