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Which laboratory equipment would you use to accurately measure approximately 50 mL of salt water?
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4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures
Laboratory Materials
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Which of the following is a general precaution to take when preparing to work with a chemical in the laboratory?
A
Ignore the chemical's hazard labels if you have used it before.
B
Store incompatible chemicals together to save space.
C
Taste a small amount of the chemical to identify it.
D
Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the chemical before use.
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Understand that working safely with chemicals in the laboratory requires following established safety protocols to prevent accidents and exposure to hazardous substances.
Recognize that the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides essential information about the chemical, including its hazards, handling instructions, and emergency measures.
Identify that ignoring hazard labels, storing incompatible chemicals together, or tasting chemicals are unsafe practices that can lead to dangerous situations.
Learn that a general precaution before using any chemical is to read the SDS thoroughly to understand the risks and proper safety measures.
Conclude that reading the SDS before use is the correct and responsible step to ensure safe handling of chemicals in the lab.
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