Question

What precautions should be taken while handling laboratory chemicals?

Answer 1

Following precautions should be taken while handling laboratory chemicals -

1. We should not taste the chemicals

2. We should not touch the chemicals

3. We should not let chemicals fall on our body

4. We should use a dropper while transferring acid from the bottle.

5. While diluting acid, we should pour small quantities of acid into the water taken in a beaker and stir it well.

6. We should use a holder to hold the test tube.