Chemistry-Lab procedures

always wear------ and ------- to protect your eyes and clothing

saftey goggles and lab apron

never return used chemicals to

orginal containers

why are we never to put broken glass or chemicals in a regular trash can because

can cause harm to people taking out the trash by cutting or burning

when using a Bunson burner

confine loose clothing and tie back long hair

before lighting the Brunson burner make sure to:

confine loose clothing and hair, roll up sleeves, know location of fire extinguisher, safety shower, and sand bucket

if the flame is burning inside the base of the barrel

turn off gas at gas valve and don't tough the the burner it is extremely hot

do not touch chemicals with hands because

some chemical readily pass through skin into the blood stream

never place chemicals or hot objects directly on

scale or weighing pan

record mass of weighing paper to the nearest

.01 g

most of the clear, supernatant liquid above he solid may be poured off without disturbing the precipitate

decantation

as soon as you enter the lab what safety equipment should you put on

safety goggles and lab apron

before doing experiment what should you read and discuss with your teacher

all safety precautions and procedures

what type of flame is preferred in lab work and why

non- luminos
it burns hotter and cleaner

why should you never touch chemicals with your hands

corrosive; they can burn or harm your skin

what precaution can help prevent chemical contamination in reagent bottles

dont put used chemicals back in containers

list 3 pieces of equipment used in the lab for measuring small quantites. what is the correct procedure for filling a buret with liquid

graduated cylinder, buret, pipet
make sure liquid is at the tip

what is the rule about the size of filter paper to be used with the funnel

should be at least 1 cm from top of funnel

what should be checked before you leave the lab

everything should be clean and cooled in te correct place, gas turned off