Sure thing. First I spin the safety shield on the workbench, then I place a neat row of test tubes in a row, each labeled. I run a quick “ping” of the fume hood—no leaks, all vents clear. Then I triple‑check the reagents: weigh, verify purity, and double‑tap the vial caps. I set a timer on the stirrer so it stops automatically, and I keep a notepad in the corner—any deviation I jot down immediately. Finally I give the setup one last glance, breathe, and I’m ready; if it still looks good after that, I let the reaction roll.

Right, I’ll label everything twice—once in the system, once in a sticky note. If it’s still mis‑read, the reaction’s already too interesting to waste time on it. But I’ll keep the bench neat; a clean setup means fewer surprises and a better chance the chemistry sticks the way I want it to.