Question

List any five precautions taken care of while performing an experiment in a chemistry laboratory.

Answer 1

Five precautions to be taken in the laboratory are:

1. Do not touch or taste any unknown substance.
2. Use only a small quantity of chemicals to carry out an experiment.
3. Do not work alone in the laboratory.
4. Do not throw hot concentrated acids into the sink directly.
5. Always wear an apron in the laboratory to protect your clothes.
6. While heating keeps the mouth of the test tube away from your eyes and face.
7. The apparatus to be used in an experiment should be arranged neatly before beginning an experiment.
8. Do not throw broken glass apparatus or used filter paper in the sink. Throw them in a dustbin.