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What is the best reason for a student to remove a dangling bracelet when heating test tubes of acidic solutions in a hot-water bath in a chemistry lab?

A
to avoid reactions of the metal with gases in the lab
B
to reduce the risk of burns from heat conducted through the metal
C
to minimize the chance the bracelet pulling over a test tube, causing a spill
D
to prevent misreading the temperature of the bath on a thermometer
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What information is given in the MSDS for acetic acid?

A
the mass of acetic acid that is consumed in an experiment
B
the volume of acetic acid that is needed for an experiment
C
the cost of acetic acid at various concentrations
D
the reactivity of acetic acid with various chemicals
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Emily spills concentrated sodium hydroxide solution on her lab bench. What she should do first?

A
Notify her teacher.
B
Clean up the spill herself.
C
Clean up the spill with her classmates.
D
Read the MSDS for sodium hydroxide.
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Jerome and a classmate are conducting an experiment. Which piece of safety equipment is least likely to be at Jerome’s lab station?

A
goggles
B
a fire extinguisher
C
heat-proof gloves
D
a lab coat
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When should a lab coat, safety goggles, and gloves be worn in the laboratory?

A
always, no exceptions
B
always, unless the teacher instructs otherwise
C
only when the teacher says to wear them
D
never in chemistry labs
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Zachary, a lab instructor, is writing a safety contract that his chemistry class will use for an experiment. He mentions that students should not eat or drink in the lab. Which other item should also be included?

A
Do not wear hats in the lab.
B
Do not bring backpacks to the lab.
C
Do not open any windows in the lab.
D
Do not chew gum in the lab.
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What are close-toed shoes least likely to provide protection against?

A
hydrogen gas produced during a reaction
B
spilled water from a hot-water bath
C
broken glass from a dropped test tube
D
acid leaking from a cracked beaker
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Hiro does not see a puddle of liquid on the lab table and accidentally touches the liquid. What should Hiro do next?

A
He should tell his teacher about the spill and clean it up with paper towels.
B
He should tell his teacher about the spill and rinse his hand in the sink.
C
He should tell the other students and clean up the spill with paper towels.
D
He should tell the other students and rinse his hand in the sink.
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The MSDS for benzene indicates that it is a clear liquid that has a substantial vapor pressure. It has a health rating of 2, a fire rating of 3, and a reactivity rating of 0. It is a cancer-causing agent. Based on this information, which statement about benzene is accurate?

A
Benzene readily reacts with moist air.
B
Benzene explodes if the container is shaken.
C
Benzene must be kept away from flames.
D
Benzene must be stored under high pressure.

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