PRE-LAB – 1
• Aim- To understand and follow the essential safety precautions,
general instructions required for performing practical’s
efficiently and safely.
(i)- Read the Experiment Carefully- Understand the aim, theory, and
steps before coming to the lab.
(ii)- Bring Necessary Materials- Carry your lab coat, lab manual, and
notebook, etc.
(iii)-Wear Proper Safety Gear- Always wear a lab coat, gloves, safety
goggles, a properly fitting mask and closed shoes.
(iv)- Know Your Chemicals and Tools- Be familiar with the names,
symbols, hazards, and uses of chemicals and apparatus.
(v)- Follow Teacher's Instructions- Never perform an unauthorized
experiment or mix unknown chemicals.
(vi)- Handle Equipment Carefully- Use pipettes, burettes, balances,
and glassware properly and gently.
(vii)- Maintain Cleanliness- Keep your work area clean. Wash and
return all glassware after use.
(viii)- Record Observations Neatly- Note all colour changes, gas
evolution, or temperature changes during the experiment.
(ix)- Dispose Chemicals Safely- Follow proper disposal methods; do
not pour anything into the sink without permission.
(x)- First Aid- Be aware of the first aid kit, in case of an acid or base
spills on your skin during an experiment, immediately wash the
affected area with plenty of cold running water for at least 15 minutes.
If a chemical burn or irritation occurs, report to the teacher or lab
supervisor and seek attention immediately.
PRE-LAB – 2
• Aim- To draw the commonly used chemistry laboratory apparatus.
(i) - Beaker: It is used to mix or heat liquids.
(ii) - Conical Flask (Erlenmeyer Flask): It is used in titration and
heating chemicals safely.
(iii) - Volumetric Flask: It is used to prepare standard solutions
with accurate volume.
(iv) - Burette: It is used to deliver known volume of a solution in
titration.
(v) - Pipette: It is used to transfer a specific volume of liquid
accurately.
(vi) - Test Tubes: It is used for carrying out small reactions.
(vii) - Test Tube Holder: It is used to hold test tubes during
heating or reaction.
(viii) – Dropper: It is used to add small quantities of liquids
dropwise.
(ix) - Measuring Cylinder: It is used to measure liquids
accurately.
(x) - Tong: It is used to hold hot beakers or any other apparatus.
(xi) - Wire Gauze: It is placed under beakers when heating on a
tripod stand.
(xii) - Tripod Stand: It is used to support apparatus during
heating.
(xiii) - Bunsen Burner or Spirit Lamp: It is used for heating
substances.
(xiv) - China Dish: It is used for evaporation of liquids.
(xv) – Delivery tube: It is used to transfer gases from one
container to another.
(xvi) – Spatula: It is used to scoop, transfer or mix small quantities
of solid chemicals.
