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ZIMSEC O-Level Biology

8.1.1Safety in the laboratory

Safety in the laboratory in ZIMSEC O-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.1.1.1Identify the causes of laboratory accidents (fire, fumes, acids and alkalis, microorganisms, misuse of apparatus, electricity) and apply safety rules, fire drills, emergency procedures and first aid.

Lessons

  • Laboratory safety and hazard symbols

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Safety in the laboratory: sample question

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Rudo needs to warm some ethanol to remove the chlorophyll from a leaf. Which method is the safest?

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