Question

A student is heating a chemical in a beaker with a Bunsen burner.

In a paragraph of at least 150 words, identify the safety equipment that should be used and the purpose of it for the given scenario. Refer to the Scientific Writing Guide and Rubric. You can use this to help you complete this assignment.

Answer 1

The student should wear a lab coat that will protect the body from potential spilling of the substance, protective eyewear in case the compound will explode and latex gloves to have some protection against the chemicals which may burn the skin. Besides the respiratory mask, the heating should be carried out in a laboratory hood to prevent the inhalation of the toxic compound which may be released if the chemical will burn. After the heating is complete the beaker should be handled with wooden pliers because is very hot and so avoiding thermal burning.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

A lab coat protects the student from any spillage of the chemicals on his body. Gloves should protect the student from getting the chemical on his hands as he works. Safety goggles also protect the eyes from any splatter than may be directed towards the eyes.

If the heating produces fumes he must heat the chemical near a window and with the mouth of the beaker facing away from him/her. A safety cabinet should be used if the fumes are considered harmful to inhale.