Chemistry - Scientific Equipment + Hazard symbols

Question 1

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Question 2

What is a Bunsen burner used for?

Answer 2

Heating substances in the lab.

Question 3

What is a beaker used for?

Answer 3

Holding, mixing, or roughly measuring liquids.

Question 4

What is a test tube used for?

Answer 4

Holding small amounts of substances for experiments.

Question 5

What does a measuring cylinder do?

Answer 5

Measures liquid volume accurately.

Question 6

What is a conical flask used for?

Answer 6

Mixing and swirling liquids without spilling.

Question 7

What is a tripod used for?

Answer 7

Supporting equipment above a Bunsen burner.

Question 8

What is a gauze mat?

Answer 8

It sits on a tripod and spreads heat evenly.

Question 9

What is a heatproof mat for?

Answer 9

Protecting the work surface from heat.

Question 10

What does a funnel do?

Answer 10

Helps pour liquids or filters substances.

Question 11

What is filter paper used for?

Answer 11

Separating solids from liquids in filtration.

Question 12

What is a stirring rod used for?

Answer 12

Mixing chemicals in a container.

Question 13

What is a pipette used for?

Answer 13

Measuring or transferring small volumes of liquid.

Question 14

What is a spatula used for?

Answer 14

Transferring small amounts of solid chemicals.

Question 15

What is a stopwatch used for in chemistry?

Answer 15

Measuring time during experiments.

Question 16

What is a thermometer used for?

Answer 16

Measuring temperature.

Question 17

What is a clamp stand used for?

Answer 17

Holding equipment in place.

Question 18

What is an evaporating basin used for?

Answer 18

Evaporating liquids to leave a solid.

Question 19

What is a crucible?

Answer 19

A small container used to heat substances to high temperatures.

Question 20

What is a mortar and pestle used for?

Answer 20

Grinding solids into powder.

Question 21

What is a watch glass used for?

Answer 21

Holding small amounts of substances or observing reactions.

Question 22

What do tongs do?

Answer 22

Hold hot equipment.

Question 23

What is a dropper used for?

Answer 23

Adding liquids drop by drop.

Question 24

What is a safety screen used for?

Answer 24

Protects from splashes or explosions.

Question 25

What is litmus paper used for?

Answer 25

Testing whether a solution is acidic or alkaline.

Question 26

What does a lab coat do?

Answer 26

Protects your clothing and body from spills.

Question 27

What does the flame symbol mean?

Answer 27

Flammable – can catch fire easily.

Question 28

What does the skull and crossbones mean?

Answer 28

Toxic – can cause death or serious harm.

Question 29

What does the exclamation mark symbol mean?

Answer 29

Harmful/Irritant – may cause irritation or mild harm.

Question 30

What does the corrosive symbol mean?

Answer 30

Destroys skin, eyes, and materials.

Question 31

What does the exploding bomb symbol mean?

Answer 31

Explosive – can explode under certain conditions.

Question 32

What does the gas cylinder symbol mean?

Answer 32

Contains gas under pressure.

Question 33

What does the environment symbol mean?

Answer 33

Harmful to aquatic life or ecosystems.

Question 34

What does the health hazard symbol mean?

Answer 34

May cause long-term health problems like cancer.

Question 35

What does the oxidising symbol mean?

Answer 35

Causes or intensifies fire.

Question 36

What colour is a hazard warning triangle usually?

Answer 36

Yellow with a black border.

Question 37

What colour is the flame hazard symbol background?

Answer 37

White background with a red diamond border.

Question 38

Why should you tie back long hair in the lab?

Answer 38

To prevent it from catching fire or getting in chemicals.

Question 39

Why should you never eat or drink in a lab?

Answer 39

To avoid ingesting harmful chemicals.

Question 40

What should you do if you spill a chemical?

Answer 40

Tell the teacher immediately and follow instructions.

Question 41

Why do you wear goggles in the lab?

Answer 41

To protect your eyes from harmful chemicals and splashes.

Question 42

What is the first thing you should do in an emergency?

Answer 42

Tell the teacher or responsible adult.

Question 43

What should you do before using any chemical?

Answer 43

Read the label and hazard symbols.

Question 44

Why should you never smell chemicals directly?

Answer 44

They could be toxic – waft the air toward your nose instead.

Question 45

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 45

Personal Protective Equipment.

Question 46

Why is a fume cupboard used?

Answer 46

To safely carry out experiments that release harmful gases.