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A comprehensive overview of essential lab safety rules for high school science students. It covers topics such as handling chemicals, electrical equipment, and glassware, emphasizing the importance of safety precautions. The document also delves into the scientific method, explaining the steps involved in conducting experiments and analyzing data. It further explores units of measurement, including the si base units and prefixes, and provides examples of conversions. Finally, the document introduces various branches of science, including biological, physical, and earth sciences, highlighting their interconnections and applications.
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Name of Symbol Indication Symbols Eye Protection Wear Safety Goggles Know where the eyewash station is located and how to use it Avoid looking at light source because it can damage your eyes Hand Safety Wear latex or gloves to protect your hands from chemicals Use a hot mitt to handle resistors or other equipment that may be hot Clothing Protection Wear a laboratory apron or lab coat to protect your clothing Tie your long hair back, secure loose clothing and remove loose jewelry to prevent their coming in contact with chemicals Heating Safety When using Bunsen burner always wear safety goggles, Laboratory apron to protect your eyes and clothing Tie back your long hair, secure loose clothing, remove loose jewelry If your clothing catches on fire, walk to the emergency lab shower and use it
Electrical Hazard
Toxic ________________ Flammable _____________
Biological Science: (Science of Living Things) Physical Science: (Science of Matter and Energy) Earth Science: (Science of Earth) Botany: Science of Plants Physics: Forces & Energy Geology: Science of Physical Nature & History of Earth Zoology: Science of Animals Chemistry: Matter & its changes Meteorology: Science of Atmosphere & Weather Ecology: Science of Balance in Nature Other Branches Other Branches: ( Medicine and Agriculture)
Units of Measurement:
Prefixes used for Large Measurement:
Prefixes used for Small Measurements:
Conversion: For example:
100 𝑐𝑚 1 𝑚
1 𝑚 100 𝑐𝑚
Note: Memorize the table of SI units well to answer.
Data Organization Line graph : shows continuous change Bar graphs : compare between items Pie charts : parts of a whole Scientific Notation: is a value written as a simple number multiplied by a power of 10
10
= 10 000 10
= 1000 10
= 10
= 10
= 1 10
= 0. 10
= 0. 10
= 0. Definitions: Length : the straight-line distance between any two points Mass : A measure of the quantity of matter in an object. Volume : A measure of space, such as the capacity of a container Weight : the force with which gravity pulls on a quantity of matter Science : A system of Knowledge based on facts of principles.
Scientific Notation: is a value written as a simple number multiplied by a power of 10 Chemistry : the study of matter and how it changes. Matter : anything that has mass and occupies space. Element : a substance that cannot be broken into simpler substance. Atom : the smallest particles that has properties of an element. Compound : a substance made of atoms of more than one element bound together. Molecule : the smallest unit of a substance that exhibits all of the property’s characteristic of that substance. Pure Substance : any matter that has a fixed composition and definite properties Mixture : A combination of more than one pure substance. Miscible : describes two or more liquids that are able to dissolve into each other in various proportions. Immiscible : describes two or more liquids that don't mix into each other Solid : has definite Shape and definite volume. Liquid: has a definite shape and indefinite volume. Gas: Has indefinite shape and volume