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and corks of different sizes. Keep all of these inseparateplaces on the shelves
or in drawers or boxes which are clearly labeled. '

4. Be sure to have at least one ceramic orpotterywastecontainerfor dis-
   carded, used, or unwanted solid chemicals, for broken glass, and for the
   remainsofsuccessful experiments. To get ridofliquid wastes, you must pour
   them into a sink, with the waterconstantlyrunning,orputthem into a separate
   metalwastecontainer.
   Yourlaboratory,likeyourdesk, is essentially yours. Itshould meet your
   needs and convenience and should suityourmethodsofworking.Itis also your
   responsibility. You must seethatthe work you do theredoesn'tcause danger,
   inconvenience, or worry toanyoneelse.
   Here are two pictures ofstudents'laboratories,one in a garage and theother
   in thecornerof abasementplayroom.Eitherone is a good model.

EQUIPMENT YOU WILLNEED

Equipment You May Find at Home or Easily Buy

aluminumfoil

aluminumpie pans

apron,rubberor plastic

asbestospad

candles, large and small

cellophanetape

cigarettelighter

coffee can

colorless nail polish

constructionpaper, black

copperwire

cordor string

corks

dishpan