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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

How should hot glassware or heated containers be handled in the laboratory?
Options
A Using heat-resistant tongs or silicone gloves
Correct Answer
B Using wet paper towels
C Directly with bare hands once off the flame
D By grabbing the rim with plastic tweezers
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tongs or insulated heat-resistant gloves prevent thermal burns; wet towels can conduct heat and cause thermal shock.

Hint

No hint available

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