Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Equipment to be used
spatula
Potential hazards Standard handling procedures
Properties depend on spatula material. A nickel spatula People with nickel allergy should wear gloves if using a
may cause an allergic skin reaction, especially if used nickel spatula.
repeatedly.
Chemicals to be used
acetic acid <1.7 M (<10% wt/wt) (ethanoic acid) CH3COOH(aq)
CAS: 64-19-7
Class: nc PG: none Users: K-12 Training: 1-6
GHS data:
Harmful if swallowed
DANGER Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if inhaled
Disposal
Retain for collection by a waste service or <100 g/day
may be dissolved in 20 times the mass of water and
poured down the drain.
calcium carbonate (calcite, chalk (rock), lime (limestone), limestone, marble chips) CaCO3
CAS: 471-34-1
Class: nc PG: none Users: K-12 Training: 1-6
Disposal
May be placed in the garbage.
GHS data:
Causes serious eye irritation
WARNING
May cause respiratory irritation
Disposal
May be placed in the garbage.
Disposal
<100 mL/day may be poured, with stirring, into 10 times
the volume of water, then poured down the drain.
the volume of water, then poured down the drain.
Residues should be placed in an Acid waste container.
magnesium, ribbon Mg
UN: 1869 CAS: 7439-95-4
Class: 4.1 PG: III Users: 7-12 Training: 1-5
GHS data:
DANGER In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
GHS data:
sodium hydrogen carbonate, solid (baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate) NaHCO3
CAS: 144-55-8
Class: nc PG: none Users: K-12 Training: 1-6
Disposal
May be placed in the garbage.
GHS data:
Disposal
<2 L/day may be poured down the drain. Larger
quantities should be placed in an Alkaline waste
container.
Chemicals to be produced
ammonia, gas generated during experiment NH3
CAS: 7664-41-7
Class: 2.3/8 PG: none Users: 11-12 Training: 1,2,5
GHS data:
Flammable gas
Toxic if inhaled
DANGER
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Very toxic to aquatic life
Disposal
Place apparatus in fume cupboard or in open air to allow
the gas to slowly escape.
GHS data:
Harmful if swallowed
DANGER
May be harmful if inhaled
Disposal
Gas may be released to the atmosphere, provided it is
not in an enclosed space.
GHS data:
Disposal
<1 L/day may be released to the atmosphere, provided
no ignition source is present.
Disposal
May be poured down the drain.
Disposal
May be poured down the drain.
Others
Make sure that barium hydroxide and ammonium chloride is only demonstrated
Knowledge
I have read and understood the potential hazards and standard handling procedures of all the equipment, chemicals and
biological items, including living organisms.
I have read and understood the Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals used in the experiment.
I have copies of the Safety Data Sheets of all the hazardous chemicals available in or near the laboratory.
Risk assessment
I have considered the risks of:
fire or explosion injuries from equipment biohazards waste disposal
chemicals in eyes rotating equipment injuries from animals improper labelling/storage
inhalation of gas/dust electrical shock environmental impact inappropriate behaviour
chemicals on skin vibration or noise intense light/lasers communication issues
ingestion of chemicals sharp objects UV, IR, nuclear radiation allergies
runaway reaction falling or flying objects pressure inside equipment special needs
heat or cold contamination of area heavy lifting ethical issues
breakage of equipment exposure to pathogens slipping, tripping, falling other risks
For outdoor activities , consider wind, temperature, rain/hail/snow, UV, air quality, fire danger, pollen, bites/stings etc
Certification by Teacher
I have assessed the risks associated with performing this experiment in the classroom on the basis of likelihood and
consequences using the School's risk matrix , according to International Organization for Standardization Standard ISO
31000:2018.
I consider the inherent level of risk (risk level without control measures) to be:
Low risk Medium risk High risk Extreme risk
Control measures:
Ensure room is well ventilated during demonstration
Additional measures: safety glasses, demonstration
With the specified control measures in place, I have found that all the risks are "low risk". Risks will therefore be managed
by routine procedures in the classroom, in combination with the specified control measures.
Name: Signature: Date:
I consider the inherent level of risk (risk level without control measures) to be:
Low risk Medium risk High risk Extreme risk
Control measures:
Additional measures: safety glasses
With the specified control measures in place, I have found that all the risks are "low risk". Risks will therefore be managed
by routine procedures in the laboratory, in combination with the specified control measures.
Name: Signature: Date: