Practical: making and testing the smell of some esters in the lab
1 mark · NormalWhich one of these is an essential safety step when preparing esters in the laboratory?
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Correct option: Wear safety goggles throughout the experiment
Common mistakes: choosing direct smelling; choosing direct heating
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B1 · 1 mark · Selects 'Wear safety goggles throughout the experiment' as the correct answer.
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Wearing safety goggles protects the eyes from accidental splashes of acidic or corrosive chemicals.