Paper 2 · November 2024 · Chemistry
Name one item of personal protective equipment that should be worn when working with chemicals in a laboratory.
Model answer
laboratory coat
Also accepted: lab coat, gloves, safety goggles, goggles, face mask, overall, closed shoes
Explanation
A laboratory coat, gloves, safety goggles, a face mask and closed shoes each keep chemicals off a part of the body, so any one of them counts as protective personal equipment.
Derived from ZIMSEC Combined Science 4003/2, November 2024, Q1(a)