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Table 1.4 Hazard warning symbols

Explosive
. Keep in paraffin
Easily explodes when mixed with
. Avoid contact with water
certain substances
Keep away from other
substances including water

Flammable or inflammable Organic solvents (e.9. Keep away from fire or heat
Easily catches fire and burns ethanol, petrol and sources
kerosene)

Toxic or poisonous Mercury, lead, chloroform, . Do not inhale, touch or taste

Harms the bodY or can
cause bromine, benzene, sodium the substances
death if absorbed through the skin, cyanide, hydrogen sulPhide . Follow the instructions given
swallowed or inhaled when using them

Gorrosive Concentrated acids and Avoid contact with eYes or

Causes damage to the skin or eyes alkalis, bromine, hydrogen Any spill on the skin or
upon contact peroxide should be washed awaY
quickly under running water

lrritant or harmful Ammonia, chlorine, . Avoid inhaling them

lrritates (causes itches and rashes) chloroform . Use them in a fume chamber
the skin, eyes and resPiratorY
system

Radioactive Uranium, platinum, radium, Keep them in sPecial lead

Gives out radiation that can cause thorium containers
cancer or destroy body tissues

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Q1. Name the apparatus suitable for the following: Q4. \fhat do the following symbols represent?
(a) To hold a test tube during heating
(b) % measure 20 cm3 of acid
(c) To trnsfer 1 g of carbon powder into a
crucible
Q2. State the steps in hghting up a Bunsen bumer.
Q3. (") Why you should not pour any unused acid back
into its bottle?
(b) What should you do if some acid spills on your
hand?

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