A liquid that is being heated at Lakesha's lab table catches fire. Which action should Lakesha take first?

A. Call 911 on a mobile phone.

B. Leave the lab table to find the fire alarm.

C. Look for the fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

D. Alert everyone in the lab while stepping away from the fire.

C, look for the fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

Answer: C. Look for the fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

Explanation:

A chemical lab could be a potential place where hazards can occur related to chemical spill, chemical catching fire and burns and injuries when chemical comes in contact with the skin.

Among the options, look for the fire extinguisher to put out the fire is the correct option. As fire extinguishers exhibit carbon dioxide in appropriate amounts which can suppress the fuel oxygen in the fire. Hence, will exfinguish the fire.