Laboratory Safety and Apparatus

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from laboratory safety protocols and apparatus functions.

Safety Laboratory Rules

Guidelines created to ensure safe practices in the laboratory.

Personal Responsibility

The obligation to follow safety procedures and maintain safe laboratory environments.

Hazchem Panel

A sign displayed on vehicles transporting hazardous materials, providing information on contents and emergency handling.

Meniscus

The curved surface of a liquid in a tube, affecting accurate volume measurements.

Bunsen Burner

A device for producing a controlled flame used for heating in laboratories.

Flammable Substance

A material that can easily ignite and burn.

Corrosive Substance

A chemical that can destroy or damage other materials upon contact.

Toxic Substance

A poisonous material that can cause health effects upon exposure.

Protective Equipment

Items such as safety glasses and lab coats worn to ensure personal safety in the lab.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery or test a hypothesis.

Test Tube

A glass container used to hold, mix or heat small amounts of substances during experiments.

Chemical Lab Safety

Practices and precautions to prevent accidents and exposure to hazardous chemicals in a laboratory.