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Beaker (qual or quan?)

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Qualitative - Used for mixing, stirring, and heating. Has a spout. Is not precise for measuring. No lid, but a watch glass could be used.

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Test Tube Tongs (LOOK UP PICTURE)

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Used for grabbing test tubes that shouldn’t be touched. They are small and have a light, solid grip.

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Test Tube Clamp

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Clamps a test tube or other equipment onto a ring stand. Has insulation on the ring-like portion.

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General / Crucible Tongs

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Used for grabbing things small things, like crucibles. They are solid, sturdy, and do not have insulation.

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Scoopulas

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A folded piece of metal for scooping solid chemicals onto a weigh boat.

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Bunson Burner

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Made of metal, connected to a flammable gas source. Uses methane as a fuel source.

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(Double) Buret Clamp

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Clamps to a ring stand to hold 1-2 burets.

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Crucible

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a small cup made of a material that can withstand extreme temps. Used for heating substances and comes with a lid.

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Clay Triangle

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One with an open center is used to suspend crucibles when using wire mesh on a ring stand to heat things up. Heat resistant and perfect for holding crucibles or funnels.

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Funnel

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Plastic or glass with a long stem.

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Beaker Tongs

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Grabbing things not touched by hand. Has insulation and does not close completely.

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Hot Hands

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Silicon hands allow you to grip hot equipment.

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Volumetric Flask (Qual or quan?)

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round flask with a long neck and flat bottom. Measures the exact volume of liquid with miniscus.

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Evaporating Dish

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used for small volumes of solutions to heat the mixture and evaporate the solvent. The small pour spout means it is an evaporating dish, not a crucible.

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Spot/Well Plates

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A plastic or porcelain plate with wells used to test reactions during micro labs.

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Striker

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used to light a Bunson Burner. A flint strikes a metal surface and creates a spark. Hand must be pushing flint onto surface while also pushing it across. Has something in the middle, which distinguishes it from a test tube holder.

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Pipet Bulb

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Used to draw liquid into a pipet. Never draw from a reagent bottle. Has 3 places for operation:
A - aspirate (eliminate air)
S - suck liquid into pipet
E - empty

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Wire Mesh / Gauze

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Laid across the ring to distribute heat and support the beaker, dish, or crucible

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Pipet

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Used for measuring exact liquid and transferring it

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Ring Clamp

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Ring-shaped clamp that attaches to the ring stand to support equipment.

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Ring Stand

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Long metal pole on a base; along with clamps, it’s used as a support of equipment set-ups.

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Test Tube Holder

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Spring metal holder used to hold/transfer hot test tubes.

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Watch Glass

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Concave glass dish used to hold chemicals or as a cover for evaporating dishes and beakers. Always use it as a cover with it curved down inside the beaker.

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Balance (qual or quan?)

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Quantitative - The only piece of equipment we use to precisely measure the mass of a substance.

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Buret (Quan or qual?)
Quantitative - Long tube with stopcock that opens and closes; used to precisely deliver volumes of solutions, especially in acid/base titration. Measurements on the tube count backwards! 0 = full, 30 = empty, etc
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Erlenmeyer Flask (quan or qual)
Qualitative - Small glass container used for approximate volumes of liquid. The small mouth (which distinguishes it from a beaker) accommodates a stopper for storage or to prevent spillage while mixing.
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Gradulated Cylinder (Qual or quan?)
Quantitative - used to measure and deliver precise volumes of liquids.
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Test Tube (Qual or Quan?)
Qualitative - Glass cylinder that contains liquids being tested in an experiment. Lacks any measurement markings.
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Volumetric Flask (Qual or quan?)
Quantitative - Used to precisely make a specific volume of an aqueous solution. (aqueous = water + dissolved compound)
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Irritant
irritates skin / eyes; can cause a rash
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Corrosive
"eat away" ; pits metals and causes burns to skin/eyes
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Health Hazards
Can be carcinogenic or radioactive
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Toxic
poisonous / toxic, can cause death
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Flammable
Easily set on fire; low flash point
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Oxidizer
Steals electrons from other substances
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Explosive
self-reacts, violent + instantaneous combustion
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Pressurized Gas
Compressed gas stored under high pressure. If the top comes off, it will torpedo.
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Environmental Issues
Toxic to aquatic life and the environment
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What is a core value of Chem?
Safety!
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What are 3 things that a safety mindset means?
1) it always comes first 2) accidents can be prevented 3) Experiments must be carefully designed, planned, and carried out to ensure everyone's safety.
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3 things that demonstrate your commitment to safety
1) see something, say something 2) Read procedures before beginning 3) listen to instructions 4) ask questions if you do not understand!
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What does being prepared mean?
Understanding the hazards of any chemicals you're working with
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SDS gives info about...
Properties of chemicals, hazards of chemicals, how to protect
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There are _ sections in the SDS
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Which section of the SDS identifies hazards?
2
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Which signal word means the chemical is more hazardous, warning or danger?
danger
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T or F: first aid measures are included on an SDS
T
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T or F: You can find important info about the storage of a chemical on the SDS
T
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What is in section 8 of the SDS?
PPE to use
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T or F: PPE is your first line of defense.
F
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How can you stop your googles from fogging up?
Rub soap solution on the insides
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T or F: Eyewash stations are designed to treat both eyes at the same time.
T
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What should you do with your hands while at the eyewash station?
Hold open your eyelids.
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How long should the eyewash station be used?
15-20 minutes. Take out your contacts after 5 mins.
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What safety equipment should be used for a large chemical spill on the body?
Safety showers for 15 minutes
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What are the three main components of a fire?
Fuel, oxygen, and heat - make sure they never come together!!!
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T or F: Solvents that are not in use should be capped and stored in the fume hood.
F
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How should you extinguish a small lab fire?
turn off the heat source and cap with a beaker
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How should you put out a Bunsen fire?
Turn off the gas
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What type of fire extinguisher is used in labs?
ABC
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What is the cardinal rule for responding to emergencies?
Tell the teacher
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RAMP stands for...
Recognize hazards Assess risk Minimize risk Prep for emergencies
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What is a hazard?
any source of potential injury, damage, or harm
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What is Risk
the likelihood you will be harmed by the hazard
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What is the protocol for R of Ramp
Recognize hazards: Read the labels on bottles / containers, read the procedure to identify hazards, identify extreme hot and cold temperatures and pressure
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What is the procedure for A of RAMP?
Analyze Risk using the 4 quadrant approach.
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What is the procedure of M of RAMP?
Mnimize Risk by using less hazardous chemicals or procedures, follow all safety protocol, and wear PPE
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What is the protocol for P of RAMP?
Prepare for Emergencies - Know locations of all lab safety equipment, review class procedures for emergencies, report all chem spills, and always report unplanned incidents
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What is a law?
A concise, factual statement that states an observation. They have been tested multiple times.
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What is a theory?
An explanation of something based on proven hypothesis and multiple scientists. Sometimes theories will INCLUDE laws and may be tweaked.
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Why is the Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases an exception to the common definition of a theory?
There is no simple statement or set formula, and it tries to explain a law.
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Independent variable
The one the scientist is changing. It is usually the first thing you record in a lab and goes on the x axis.
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Dependent Variable
The variable is affected by changes in the independent variable. These are the "results" that you record, typically second in the lab.
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What does DRY MIX stand for?
Dependent resulting Y | manipulated independent X
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What is a mistake?
A screw-up caused by someone in the lab. The procedure wasn't followed, calculation errors, etc. These cause you to have to redo the lab.
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What is an error?
A limitation of the procedure that causes you to redesign the lab. If the results aren't changed by improving the source of error, then it's not a valid source of error. Includes assumptions, contamination, impreciseness, absorption of water, etc.
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When should one use the fumehood?
When doing any experiment that may produce a toxic gas.
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Never put extra chemicals back into ___
the bottle
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How do you smell chemicals?
By wafting them towards your nose with your hand
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Always pour ___ into ____ (acid & water)
acid into water
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How do you take care of acid spills?
place baking soda on the spill to neutralize the acid before wiping up
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How do you take care of base spills?
Place vinegar on the spill to neutralize the base before you attempt to wipe it up.
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Never try to neutralize an acid or base on your skin, it might...
create a lot of heat and burn you
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How do you cover up a small lab fire?
Cap it with a beaker
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What are the PPPS steps to use a fire extinguisher?
P - pull the silver pin to break the seal P - point the nozzle at the base of the fire P - push the two handles together S - sweep the base of the flam
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What does the Emergency shut off bullseye button do?
Turn off all electricity to the room, which turns off the gas that feeds fire
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What do you do in a fainting situation?
Provide the person with fresh air and have them recline so that their head is lower than the rest of the body
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What do you do if someone gets a cut?
Apply pressure to the wound
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What does the needle valve do on a bunsen burner?
Adjusts the gas flow, which affects the height of the flame.
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What does the barrel on a Bunsen burner do?
Adjusts the heat of the flame by changing the air intake.
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Where is the hottest portion of the flame located?
The tip of the inner blue comb.
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What type of flame is preferred for laboratory work and why?
A quiet, steady flame with a defined blue inner comb, because it is the hottest and at a manageable height.
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A theory never becomes a _
law
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What is a variable?
Quantities that might change in an experiment
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The variable that is being measured?
dependent
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How many independent variables are there in a well-designed experiment?
1
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Why should you only change 1 variable?
to isolate what caused the change in measurements

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