4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures

Why is it advisable to wear long sleeves when working in a chemistry laboratory?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for properly storing chemicals in a laboratory?

Which of the following statements about handling unused chemicals in the laboratory is correct?

In a chemistry laboratory, what is the meniscus and how should it be used to accurately measure the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder?

Which of the following pieces of information will be found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Which word is commonly used to remind students of the correct technique when pouring chemicals in the laboratory?

When heating a substance in a test tube, where should you always point the open end of the tube?

Why is a beaker commonly used for heating solutions in the laboratory?

Why is it necessary to wash the plate after removing reagents from the wells in a laboratory experiment?

Which of the following sentences is most appropriate for inclusion in a formal lab report for a CHM113 laboratory experiment?

When measuring the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, at which point of the meniscus should you take the reading?

Why is it important to prepare a standard solution in a volumetric flask?

What is the primary purpose of the NaOH trap used in this experiment?

When cleaning a buret, you should begin by coating the inside with which of the following substances?

Which laboratory tool is best suited for accurately measuring the volume of a liquid?