• Question: Whats the most dangerous experiment youve ever done?

    Asked by Idunnowhatnicknametochoos to Anne, Thomas, Ruhina, Rose, Arthur on 22 Jun 2015. This question was also asked by 213pmrc22.
    • Photo: Arthur Wilkinson

      Arthur Wilkinson answered on 22 Jun 2015:

      We don’t do dangerous experiments, they’d never get past the risk assessment!

    • Photo: Thomas Farrugia

      Thomas Farrugia answered on 22 Jun 2015:

      Agreeing with Arthur on this – I’m quite happy working with water based experiments – they’re less likely to impact on my health (and those of others) in the long term!

      On a weekly basis the most dangerous thing I do is handle liquid nitrogen or very concentrated acids. In both cases I always glove up and put on full protective clothing!

    • Photo: Rose Simnett

      Rose Simnett answered on 22 Jun 2015:

      As long as you’re careful and following the safety procedures then no experiment should be dangerous. Some chemicals are more reactive than others and this could mean they are sensitive to air or could form explosive products but if you are doing your work correctly then you won’t have any problems.

    • Photo: Ruhina Miller

      Ruhina Miller answered on 22 Jun 2015:

      I agree with Rose – some experiments require more precautions or preventative measures than others, in which case you would look at alternative options first. If there are no alternatives it’s all about being careful, knowing what you are doing and staying calm.

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