What is the correct way to pick up a hot test tube?
Use oven mitts and pick it up with your hands.

Use tongs to transfer the test tube to a test tube holder.

Allow the test tube to cool and then use tongs to transfer it.

Use oven mitts with tongs to transfer the test tube to a test tube holder.

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What is the correct way to pick up a hot test tube?
Use oven mitts and pick it up with your hands.
		
Use tongs to transfer the test tube to a test tube holder.
		
Allow the test tube to cool and then use tongs to transfer it.
		
Use oven mitts with tongs to transfer the test tube to a test tube holder.

bruno102 · Answer

I feel as though it could any of B, C or D....help?

aaronq · Answer

hm, it depends if you dont need the material while it's hot then C, otherwise i would say B.

aaronq · Answer

D would be wrong (imo) because wearing mits while using tongs might not give you a good grip and you'll probably drop it.

bruno102 · Answer

That's exactly what I wondering. Unfortunately it's not very specific :(

bruno102 · Answer

Good point thank you!

aaronq · Answer

i know, the scenario is not specific enough :S

bruno102 · Answer

It also doesn't address this in my lesson so I guess I am gonna have to just take a guess between b and c. Thanks again

aaronq · Answer

no problem! i would go with B

bruno102 · Answer

Ok thanks, that was my initial gut instinct!