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• There are two different HHPS frames: octogon and triangles. The octogon border means that the product INSIDE the container is dangerous, while the triangle border means that the container itself is dangerous.
• The simplest way to tell the difference between an HHPS and a WHMIS symbol is by the boarders/frame. WHMIS symbols have diamond or circle borders. HHPS symbols have octagon or triangle boarders. Also WHMIS symbols are usually found in the workplace, while HHPS symbols are found in households.
• What is the name of the equipment used to hold liquid chemicals?

  Beaker
• What is the primary function of a beaker?

  To hold liquid chemicals and measure the volume of liquid
• What is the function of tweezers in a laboratory setting?

  For grabbing substances
• What is the purpose of a Bunsen burner?

  Used for heating and exposing items to flame
• What is the advantage of using an Erlenmeyer flask?

  The bottom is wider than the top, allowing it to heat quicker
• What is the function of an overflow can?

  Used to measure the volume of an irregular object
• What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

  For accurately measuring the volume of liquids
• Why must goggles be worn during lab activities?

  To protect your eyes
• What is the function of a thermometer in a laboratory?

  Used to take the temperature of solids, liquids, and gases
• What is the purpose of a dropper or pipette?

  For adding small amounts of chemicals, usually by drops
• What is the function of a scoopula?

  Used to transfer solid chemicals from the bottle
• What are the main laboratory equipment and their functions?

  • Beaker: Holds liquid chemicals and measures volume
  • Tweezers: Grabs substances
  • Bunsen Burner: Heats and exposes items to flame
  • Erlenmeyer Flask: Heats and stores liquids; wider bottom for quicker heating
  • Overflow Can: Measures volume of irregular objects
  • Graduated Cylinder: Accurately measures volume of liquids
  • Goggles: Protects eyes during lab activities
  • Thermometer: Measures temperature of solids, liquids, and gases
  • Dropper/Pipette: Adds small amounts of chemicals by drops
  • Scoopula: Transfers solid chemicals from the bottle
• What instrument would you use to measure 43 ml of liquid?

  Graduated Cylinder
• What tool is used to light a Bunsen burner?

  Flint lighter
• What is used to help measure the displacement of water?

  Overflow can
• What equipment is used to hold liquids or measure large quantities? Beaker
• What is the purpose of a spot plate?

  To perform very small chemical reactions
• What is used to rinse out equipment?

  Wash bottle
• What tool is used to transfer solid chemicals from a bottle?

  Scoopula
• What is used to target liquids into any container to prevent loss or spillage?

  Funnel
• What keeps liquids contained in an Erlenmeyer flask?

  Rubber stopper
• What is used to carry a test tube or hold it in a flame?

  Test tube tongs