Meet the Specifications

For the minimum 2 marks in Planning, your method must be safe. So, unless it is safe, you won’t even get 2 marks.

Safety

Look carefully at your plan to see if it is safe. Look for things like:

• goggles, test tube racks and bench mats in the apparatus list
• warnings about hazardous chemicals (such as acids) in your method
• warnings about using equipment safely, for example, remember to tuck in ties and tie hair back when using a Bunsen burner
• you are going to use sensible amounts and temperatures

Answer this question:

Is your plan safe?

Yes, I'm certain it is

No – I'm completely mad and the labs will probably be destroyed!