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Lab Safety
Introduction to the Lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| observation | the act of making and recording a measurement |
| inference | logical conclusion based on observations |
| hypothesis | possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question |
| eyewash fountain | water fountain in lab to wash out eyes in case of an emergency |
| fire blanket | This needs to be used if any clothing items ever catch fire. |
| fume hood | well-ventilated, closed area that allows you to work or do experiments without breathing in excess fumes. |
| fire extinguisher | a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires |
| safety shower | used to flush chemicals off body. This type of safety equipment is used when chemicals have splashed onto an individual's body. It provides an immediate heavy rinse to remove the chemical. |
| Sharps Container | Plastic biohazard containers for disposable needles and anything sharp |
| waft | something, such as an odor, carried through the air |
| graduated cylinder | instrument used to measure volume of a liquid |
| meniscus | Curve of the liquid (read the bottom of the curve) |
| triple beam balance | An instrument that uses a set of three sliding riders to measure mass. |
| hot plate | a lab tool used to heat substances |
| safety goggles | A piece of equipment that protects your eyes |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
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