Acids and Bases Lab Safety Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering spill procedures, safety rules, PPE, glassware labeling, and syllabus policies from the notes.

Absorption pads

Absorbent material used to soak up chemical spills; used in laboratory spill cleanups.

Neutralizing bases

Substances used to neutralize acids in a spill.

Neutralizing acids

Substances used to neutralize bases in a spill.

Add acid to water

Rule for diluting acids: add the acid to water, not water to acid, to avoid steam and splashes.

Goggles

Protective eyewear worn to shield eyes from chemical splashes in the lab.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Protective gear such as goggles and protective clothing used to minimize exposure to hazards in the lab.

Do not touch, taste, smell chemicals

Safety rule to avoid exposure by not tasting, smelling, or directly handling chemicals.

Hold chemicals away from the body

Practice of keeping chemicals away from skin and clothing during handling.

Check and recheck labels

Always verify chemical identity and hazard information on container labels before use.

Place flammable liquids over a pan when heating

Safety precaution to contain spills and reduce fire risk when heating flammable liquids.

Syllabus Late Work Policy

Policy on late submissions: no late work accepted unless using up to three late passes and extensions up to three days; after three days, cannot be accepted; only three passes allowed.

Late homework passes

Three passes that allow extensions on late assignments; cannot be used on exams, quizzes, lab reports, or notebook checks.

Excused Make-Up Work

Make-up work can receive full credit if you use a late pass; extended due date may be set for make-up work; extensions depend on instructor.

Labeling Glassware

Glassware must be labeled with name, group initials, table number, block, and date; labels may indicate contents and hazards (e.g., corrosive).

Corrosive

Hazard class for substances that can corrode skin, metal, or other materials.

Temperature difference caution

Glassware can crack or shatter when exposed to rapid temperature changes; handle with care.

Spill response steps

In case of a spill: notify instructor, section off the area, and use absorption pads and neutralizers appropriate to the spill.