Act-1-Safety-Rules
Act-1-Safety-Rules
Act-1-Safety-Rules
ACTIVITY 1
Safety Practices in the Chemistry Laboratory
1. Sketch the floor plan of the laboratory. Indicate the locations of exits, eyewash, fume hoods, fire
extinguishers, first aid kit, and safety showers.
2. You will perform an experiment that will make use of different kinds of chemicals. How should you
prepare for this activity?
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3. When any untoward incidents happen in the chemistry lab, what should you do?
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4. One of the chemical reagents that your teacher has given you is white and crystalline. You suspect that it
is table sugar. Is it alright to taste the reagent to confirm your suspicion? Explain your answer.
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