Accidents happened even to German chemist,
Robert Bunsen (yes, the Bunsen Burner was named after him). While working in the
laboratory at the age of 25, Robert Bunsen lost an eye in a lab explosion due to
the lack of proper eye protection.
In this section, we will examine the
appropriate use of simple apparatus, and chemicals, and the experimental
techniques. Students (meaning ‘you’) must be aware of the importance of purity
in the electronic, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries and be allowed
to try out different methods of purification and analysis in school science
laboratories. Students (‘you’ again) should be able to appreciate the need for
precision and accuracy in making readings and also value the need for safe
handling and disposing of chemicals.
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