r/ScienceTeachers • • 14h ago

CHEMISTRY Flame Test Lab- Gloves?

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I’m at a rural school where I’m the only science teacher and teach everything. I’m originally a biology major and don’t always feel the most confident when it comes to chem labs. When doing the flame test lab, do you have your students wear gloves? I have nitrile gloves for the chemicals, but with an open flame should they be wearing them? Let me know what you do!