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John is completing a lab in which he is using the corrosive base sodium hydroxide (NaOH). For this laboratory experiment, what types of safety precautions should he take? Check all that apply.

A
wear safety goggles
B
have his water bottle on the lab desk in case he gets thirsty
C
wear a lab coat
D
read any safety information, such as the SDS before he begins the experiment
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Amelia is doing an experiment in which she is going to burn various solid chemicals to see the colors of flames they produce. For this laboratory experiment, what types of safety precautions should she take?

A
tie hair back
B
leave open flame unattended to get a drink
C
only burn the amount of chemicals as directed by the lab procedure
D
put out the flame with water from the eyewash station
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If you find a chemical in the lab and are unsure of its identity, what is the best way to find out what it is?

A
smell the chemical
B
taste the chemical
C
read the label on the container
D
touch the chemical
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What information is found in an SDS? Check all that apply.

A
the identification of the chemical
B
the types of experiments the chemical is best suited for
C
the chemical and physical properties of the substance
D
the first-aid measures to take if an accident occurs involving the chemical

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