You are in a chemistry lab and need to mix a reagent. You choose a test tube, but while shaking it, the test tube cracks and spills the reagent.

Questions:

• Which equipment would have been better for mixing the reagent?

You are using a glass beaker to mix chemicals. While stirring, the beaker slips from your hand and shatters, causing chemicals to spill onto the bench and potentially harm you.

Questions:

• What are the potential consequences of mishandling a glass beaker in the lab?