Chem Lab Basics

By Mark Jackson and Frank Miskevich

With the study of molecules and how they interact with one another, theory is important, but the lab is where the true excitement of chemistry lies.  This 6 page laminated guide is intended to serve as a reminder and quick study review for all aspects of the chemistry lab, from safety to chemicals, to instruments, and safety again (first, last, and always!).  Designed to find answers fast and to be spill proof it’s perfect for high school and early college students studying chemistry, as well as anyone interested in learning how scientists safely study the molecules that make up everything around us.
6 page laminated guide includes:

• Lab Safety Training
• General Lab Guidelines
• Working With Chemicals
• Exposure to Chemicals
• First Aid
• Know Your Lab Reagents
• Chemical Spills
• Waste Management
• Useful Chemical Information
• Periodic Table Included
• Lab Must-Knows
• Safe Use of Lab Equipment
• Data Manipulation
• Preparing a Solution

• Language: English
• Publisher: BarCharts, Inc.
• Release date: May 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781423240570

Mark Jackson

Born and reared in Ohio, Mark Jackson attended Ohio University on a 4-year Army ROTC scholarship. Jackson served with the 2nd ACR in Germany and the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC. After the military, Jackson served in several professional positions with public sector corporations. Additionally, he is a leadership trainer and consultant primarily for the U.S. Government and Department of Defense. Jackson's 100+ training seminars unite historical case studies with textbook leadership methods and strategies. In 2009, Jackson returned to the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty as a Combat Advisor Team Chief in Afghanistan. He earned the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge. Jackson holds a Master's Degree of Arts in Leadership Development from Gonzaga University and is a member of Mensa. He had articles printed in The Washington Post, Reader's Digest and numerous other media outlets, as well as being featured on ABC and Fox News. He is the author of one book, Touched by Fire.

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Table of Contents

Lab Safety Training

General Lab Guidelines

Working With Chemicals

Exposure To Chemicals

First Aid

Know Your Lab Reagents

Chemical Spills

Waste Management

Useful Chemical Information

Periodic Table

Lab Must-Knows

Safe Use Of Lab Equipment

Data Manipulation

Preparing A Solution

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Lab Safety Training

Lab skill—like skill in sports, music, or art—does not come naturally to anybody. Success in each of these areas depends on discipline, practice, and training. In the chemistry lab, you encounter new equipment and varied types of chemical materials that require training if you plan to use them safely.

Remember, details are important in chemistry—and not just where numbers and calculations are concerned. Chemical names and formulas present a whole new lingo. You have to know these symbols and definitions to workin the lab.

hint One letter can mean a lot—chlorine, with an "n," is a toxic gas; sodium chloride, with a "d," is a harmless salt.

Safety Training

Safety is an integral part of working in the chemistry lab, and a responsibility shared by students and instructors.

Learning about safety is part of your education; skills you gain in the lab will serve you in future careers and in life…. If nothing else, they will make you a better cook!

Be Prepared

Where is the lab exit? Every lab should have at least two exits. Know how toget out quickly in an emergency.

hint Never work in an isolated corner of a lab; upper-floor windows do not count as emergency exits.

Where is the nearest phone? You may need to call for help in an emergency. If so, dial 911 or your local emergency number.

hint Do not rely on the cell phone in your book bag—it may be on fire!

Where is the fume hood? You’ll need to use it for any noxious