Learning Outcomes

Give the names of 3 common

laboratory acids
Describe hazard warnings used on
laboratory chemicals and road
tankers
Describe what is meant by a risk
assessment

Concentrated acids are corrosive

Dilute acids are irritant

Dilute acids are irritant

This means that if any of them
makes contact with your skin, it will
become red or blistered.
You must wash off any spills with
plenty of water, otherwise your skin
will soon feel as if it is burning.

Concentrated acids are

corrosive

You are unlikely to have used

concentrated acids.

This is because concentrated acids

are corrosive. They can attack
metals and destroy skin if spilled.

Old hazard
symbols

New hazard
symbols

Complete you worksheet on the

hazard symbols

It will help to
keep you safe
in science!!!

What is a risk
assessment????
In factories and in the laboratory we
need to carry out risk assessments
Risk assessments allow us to
consider the level of risk and take
action to reduce the chance of harm.

Investigating acids
Follow the instructions on your sheet

Considering your results . . .

I think the most hazardous acid
was . . . . .
I think the least hazardous was . . . .
I thought this because . . .

Can you name any acids???

Three common acids . . .
Hydrochloric acid, HCl
Sulphuric acid, H2SO4
Nitric acid, HNO3

Design an information card for

other students to explain the
risks associated with acids
You must include
The names of some acids
Info for both dilute and concentrated
acids
The hazard symbols
The risks associated with each type of
acid