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SAFETY GLASSES always wear safety glasses, never stand too close to container when sodium or potassium is dropped into water. Never stand next to container and do not drop more than 1/2 gram into water.

Long pants are preferable to shorts or short skirts. Tie long hair back. Wear safety goggles and a lab coat. Even if you aren't clumsy, someone else in the lab probably will not pay attention to the instructor and do something stupid. Don't let that person be you.

Always pay attention to your instructor.
If you take even a few chemistry courses you will probably see people accidently set their lab coat on fire, spill acid on their lab coat, others, or notes, splash themselves in the eye, etc. Use caution and follow your instructors directions and you will be fine.

Don't Play Mad Scientist
Don't haphazardly mix chemicals! Always have adult supervision.

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