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    11/6/24, 6:08 PM Your Science Laboratory

    Your Science Laboratory

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    The apparatus commonly used in a laboratory and their function

    Apparatus
    Boiling tube

    To heat a small amount of chemicals

    Test tube

    To hold small amounts of chemicals

    Beaker, conical flask, flat-bottom flask

    To hold larger amounts of chemicals

    Measuring cylinder

    To measure volume of liquid

    Burette

    To measure volume of liquid accurately

    Pipette

    To measure a fixed volume of liquid

    Tripod stand

    To support appratus during heating

    Wire gauze

    To spread heat evenly during heating

    Filter funnel

    To filter or separate insoluble solids from mixtures

    Gas jar

    To contain gas

    Retort stand with clamp

    To hold or support apparatus

    Evaporating dish

    To evaporate excess solvent

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    Hazard symbols

    Irritant

    Chemicals which irritate give out vapour or fumes that will hurt the eyes, nose and throat.

    Avoid inhaling the vapour or fumes.

    Use the chemicals inside a fume chamber.

    Examples: chloroform and ammonia.

    Radioactive

    Radioactive materials that emit radioactive rays can cause cancer. Examples: uranium and
    plutonium.

    Corrosive

    These chemicals are corrosive. DO NOT touch these chemicals because it will burn your skin. In
    case of contact with the skin, wash the affected part with lots of water. Examples: concentrated
    acid and alkali.

    Poison/Toxic

    This chemical is poisonous or toxic. DO NOT drink, eat, smell or taste this chemical. Examples:
    mercury and chlorine.

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    Explosive

    This chemical easily vaporises and is flammable. KEEP AWAY this chemical from fire or heat
    sources. Use this chemical according to instructions carefully. Examples: alcohol and petro

    Flammable

    This chemical easily vaporises and is flammable. KEEP AWAY this chemical from fire or heat
    sources. Use this chemical according to instructions carefully. Examples: alcohol and petrol

    Laboratory Rules:

    Do not enter the laboratory without permission.


    Never start an experiment without the teacher’s instructions.
    Read and understand the instructions of the experiment beforehand.
    Use the chemicals and apparatus correctly and carefully.
    Eating, drinking and playing are prohibited in the laboratory.
    Do not take the apparatus and chemicals out of the laboratory.
    After using, keep the apparatus and chemicals in their original places.
    Make sure the place to conduct the experiments is always neat and clean.
    Wash all the apparatus and throw away waste materials according to the correct procedures.
    Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving the laboratory.

    Safety measures when using chemicals and apparatus:

    Do not point the mouth of the test tube at your face or at other people
    Use safety goggles when mixing or heating chemicals
    Do not taste or smell anything unless allowed by the teacher
    Keep highly flammable chemicals away from any heat sources

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