apparatus Flashcards
An instrument for viewing
tiny, detailed structures not
visible to the naked eye.
Microscope
A wide, cylindrical glass
container that scientists
use for mixing, heating, and
stirring liquids.
Beaker
A small glass tube for
holding, mixing, or heating
small quantities of
substances.
test tubes
A small glass tube for
holding, mixing, or heating
small quantities of
substances.
test tubes
Used for cleaning tubes and
cylinders
test tube brush
Used to contain solutions
Used for swirling
erlenmeyer flask
Used to pick up and
manipulate small objects
forceps
Used mainly for measuring
liquid volume
graduated cylinder
Used to transfer liquids into
containers with narrow
openings
funnel
Measure mass or weight
precisely
triple beam balance
Used for removing solvents
from a solution with the
help of a heat source
evaporating dish
Used for heating through
combining flammable gas
with controlled amounts of
air before ignition
Used for sterilization
bunsen burner
Used for heating and
sterilization
alcholol lamp
Used to either contain
liquids or heating (i.e.
disitillation)
florence flask
Used for mixing, decanting,
and inducing crystallization
stirring rod
used to melt or burn solid
chemicals over a burner
crucible
Used to safely grasp hot
lab apparatuses such as a
crucible from a furnace
crucible tongs
Used for measuring
volumes accurately and
analytical chemistry
procedures
volumetric flask
Used to securely grip and
transfer test tubes
test tube holder
Transfer powders and
crystals between
containers and measuring
precise amounts of
microsized chemicals
spatula
Remove a fluid, weigh any
type of solids, apply heat
to a tiny sample and cover
a beaker
watch glass
maintain a stable
temperature to ensure the
consistent incubation of
samples
water bath
measure and transfer small
volumes of liquids
pipette
Used to wash or rinse
various pieces of glassware
or plasticware in the
laboratory
Precisely filling volumetric
flasks
wash bottle
Used to wash or rinse
various pieces of glassware
or plasticware in the
laboratory
Precisely filling volumetric
flasks
wash bottle
precise and careful
dissection of samples
dissecting set
Used when exposed to
hazardous chemicals
eyewash and emergency shower
Accurately measure liner
measurements
vernier caliper
Add small volumes of liquid
to an exact position
thrisle tube
Grinding solid materials into
fine powders or mixing
substances together
mortar and pestle
three-legged platform
supporting flasks, beakers,
and funnels
tripod
used to spread heat while
placed on a bunsen burner
fish tail
provides a stable and
secure platform for heating
a crucible
clay triangle
metallic wire mesh with a
woven fireproof fabric to
support beakers or other
flasks during heating with
an open flame
wire gauze
used to hold or support
other apparatus such as an
iron ring or clamp
iron stand
support apparatus above
the work surface
irong ring
