1. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.1.2.1 The Fire Triangle. The fire triangle helps explain how fires work and how to prevent fires.

2. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.1.2.2 The Fire Tetrahedron. The fire tetrahedron helps explain how fires can be extinguished.

3. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.1.2.3 CO 2 Fire Extinguisher. This extinguisher should be used only on Class B and C fires.

4. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.1.2.4 ABC Fire Extinguisher. This extinguisher can be used on Class A, B and C fires. It is the most commonly-found type of extinguisher found in chemistry laboratories. It leaves a powdery mess after use, but this is better to clean up than the destruction a fire may cause.

5. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.1.3.1 a. A Laboratory Eye Wash Pushed up in Off Position b. Pulled Down in On Position

6. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.1.3.2 A Laboratory Safety Shower. It is very important to know the locations of the nearest safety showers in laboratories or in nearby hallways. During an emergency, time is critical.

7. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.2.1.1 Phase Diagram for CO 2. The pressure inside a charged CO 2 fire extinguisher is about 63 atm at room temperature. Most of the CO 2 is in the liquid phase.

8. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 2.2.2.1 Chemical Spill Kit. There are many kinds of spill kits. It is best to know their location in laboratories since some spills should be contained as quickly as possible.

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