Science Laboratory Vademecum

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Course Outline

  1. Laboratory Safety and Hazard Labels
  2. Fire Response and First Aid
  3. Scientific Investigation Method
  4. Laboratory Equipment and Glassware
  5. Balances Microscopes and Pipettes
  6. Heating Filtration and Fume Hoods
  7. Measurement and Scientific Notation
  8. Graphs Forces and Physics Formulas
  9. Chemical Risk Assessment and Waste
  10. Scientific Sources and Core Terminology

1. Laboratory Safety and Hazard Labels

★ Must-know

📌 H-sentences indicate the hazards associated with a chemical substance, whereas P-sentences indicate the safety measures required when working with it.

  • The hazard symbols cover:
    • explosive
    • flammable
    • oxidizing
    • pressurized
    • harmful
    • environmentally hazardous
    • long-term health hazardous
    • corrosive
    • toxic

Further detail

📌 Concentrated products are more dangerous than diluted substances.

Memory Hook

H-zinnen describe hazards, whereas P-zinnen prescribe precautions.

2. Fire Response and First Aid

Key Concepts & Definitions

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1. What distinction correctly describes H-sentences and P-sentences on chemical hazard labels?

2. Which category is represented among the hazard symbols used for chemical substances?

3. Which combination is required for a fire to occur?

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What do H-sentences indicate on chemical labels?

Hazards associated with a chemical substance.

Which hazard types do hazard symbols cover?

Explosive, flammable, oxidizing, pressurized, harmful, environmentally hazardous, long-term health hazardous, corrosive, and toxic substances.

What three elements are required for fire to occur?

Fuel, ignition temperature, and oxygen are required for fire.

How can a fire be extinguished?

By removing fuel, removing or smothering oxygen, or cooling below ignition temperature.

Hazard Labels - H-sentences,

Indicate chemical hazards or risks.

Hazard Labels - P-sentences

Specify safety precautions.

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