Question

Which will ensure laboratory safety during the experiment? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Explanation:

While performing any experiment it is important to take proper safety measures so that any kind of accident will be avoided.

For example, using tongs to handle hot beaker is a safety measure as tongs protect our hands from burning if we bare handedly try to touch the beaker.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options, following are the safety measures.

• Using beaker tongs to handle the hot beaker.
• Turning off the hot plate after use.

Answer 2

The following will ensure laboratory safety during an experiment;

1) Using tongs to handle a hot beaker: This prevents direct contact with the hot beaker and avoids burns

5) Turning off the hot plate after use: If the hot plate is left on, it could injure anyone who might touch it accidentally