OL Lab 1 Chemistry Safety 1 |Elaborated| CHEM-120: Intro to General, Organic & Biological Chemistry with Lab

Learning Outcomes Create biodiesel from algal oil Identify the hazards posed by chemicals and how to handle them React quickly and save lives in case of a fire emergency Use the CAS numbers to plan your experiment Identify how to dispose of halogenated and non-halogenated waste Identify H and P phrases in the safety data sheet Safely use a chemical fume hood Introduction Are you ready to work in a chemistry lab? In the Chemistry Safety simulation you will learn how to safely work with organic solvents. Experiment with dangerous chemicals and make mistakes without putting yourself in danger. Biodiesel for a greener world We need to find sustainable fuel sources to reduce CO2 emissions and battle climate change. Your mission in the Chemistry Safety lab is therefore to find an effective process for producing biodiesel from algal oils. Can you figure out how to convert oil into diesel? Fumes in the fume hood In the Chemistry Safety lab, you’ll get to work with methanol, a volatile organic solvent. This means you need to work in a chemical fume hood. Learn how to set up your reaction in the fume hood and dispose solvents in the organic waste. Look up the physical properties of your reactants in the safety data sheet, to make sure your reaction will be successful. Dangers in the lab In the Chemistry Safety lab, you’ll learn to identify the hazards posed by the different chemicals that you are using, which is a very important step in the planning of every experiment. Part 1: Complete Labster Lab Chemistry Safety Complete all parts of the Chemistry Safety Virtual Simulation Lab. Part 2: Report and Reflection Purpose: Describe in complete sentences and in your own words, the purpose of this simulation. Answer the questions below: Look up an MSDS of the chemical HCl. What are the major hazards and what precautions would you take when handling this chemical? Why is proper waste disposal important in a lab setting? Why is the proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) key to a safe lab experience?