ACS CP Professional Ethics & Safety Standards

Question 1

What is a key element of professional ethics in chemistry?

Accepted Answer

Honesty in data reporting

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Exaggerating results

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Ignoring peer review

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Withholding negative results

Question 2

Which organization publishes chemical safety guidelines?

Accepted Answer

ACS

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FDA

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USDA

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NHTSA

Question 3

What is the purpose of an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?

Accepted Answer

To provide hazard and safety information

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To advertise chemicals

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To list chemical prices

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To replace lab instructions

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct lab safety practice?

Accepted Answer

Wearing PPE

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Wearing sandals

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Eating in the lab

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Using damaged equipment

Question 5

What should be done immediately after a chemical spill?

Accepted Answer

Report and contain the spill

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Ignore it

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Leave the area

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Wipe it with paper towels only

Question 6

Which of the following best promotes ethical collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Properly crediting contributors

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Claiming sole authorship

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Hiding sources

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Omitting minor contributors

Question 7

What should you always check before starting a chemical experiment?

Accepted Answer

The chemical's hazard information

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Only the lab schedule

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Experiment time only

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Room temperature

Question 8

Which symbol indicates a substance is corrosive?

Accepted Answer

Corrosion

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Flame

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Health hazard

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Explosive

Question 9

What is the first action in case of a fire in the lab?

Accepted Answer

Pull the fire alarm

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Try to extinguish it alone

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Run for the exit immediately without warning

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Finish the experiment first