Chem 11 Safety Quiz

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Dr. Charles Best Science Chemistry 11 safety quiz

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1.

When you want to check the odour of a chemical, you should:
- A.
  
  Leave the open container near you and wait for the odour to reach you
- B.
  
  Blow the air towards you with a fan
- C.
  
  Gently wave the air towards you with your hand
- D.
  
  Sniff directly over the container
2.

Acid is splashed into someone's eye. What should be done immediately?
- A.
  
  Apply a bandage with antiseptic cream to the area
- B.
  
  Keep the eyelid closed and call for a doctor
- C.
  
  Spray or pour water on the eye
- D.
  
  Put baking soda on the area around the eye
3.

When heating a liquid in a test tube over the Bunsen burner flame, which of the following should not be done?
- A.
  
  Continue to gently move the test tube while heating
- B.
  
  Use a test tube holder
- C.
  
  Cover the open end of the test tube with paper towel
- D.
  
  Ensure that the open end of the test tube is not pointing at anyone
4.

When you have finished a lab, how should you dispose of the chemicals you were using?
- A.
  
  Down the sink with a lot of water after checking with the teacher
- B.
  
  In a special container provided by the teacher
- C.
  
  The procedure varies depending on what is most convenient at the time
- D.
  
  Both A) and B) with the teachers advice
5.

If your clothing catches fire, what should you not do?
- A.
  
  Roll about on the floor in order to smother the flames
- B.
  
  Yell immediately for help
- C.
  
  Run quickly for help
- D.
  
  Get under and turn on the safety shower
6.

What is the recommended way to find out whether an object is hot or cold?
- A.
  
  Wet your finger and touch the object
- B.
  
  Spit on the object
- C.
  
  Bring the back of your hand close to the object
- D.
  
  Bring the palm of your hand close to the object
7.

Which of the following precautions should you take while doing an experiment in the science lab if you wear contact lenses?
- A.
  
  Be aware that some fumes can affect the materials of contact lenses
- B.
  
  Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles or a face shield
- C.
  
  Never adjust the contact in the science room
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

It is correct procedure to add excess chemicals to the original stock bottle.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Safety goggles are only worn when you are actually handling chemicals
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Use the following MDSD link to find the melting point temperature of KCl (potassium chloride)
- A.
  
  658 deg. C
- B.
  
  772 deg. C
- C.
  
  129 deg. C
- D.
  
  900 deg. C
11.

What is the correct description for this WHMIS symbol?
- A.
  
  Corrosive material
- B.
  
  Dangerously reactive material
- C.
  
  Poisonous and infectious material
- D.
  
  Materials causing other toxic effects
12.

What is the correct description for this WHMIS symbol?
- A.
  
  Flammable and combustible material
- B.
  
  Corrosive material
- C.
  
  Compressed gas
- D.
  
  Dangerously reactive material
13.

Use the following MDSD link to find the First Aid Measures for accidental ingestion of chromium oxide.