Basic Lab Equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Test tube
A
Used for heating chemicals
2
Q
Beaker
A
Used for heating larger amounts of chemicals
3
Q
Conical flask
A
Used for mixing chemicals
4
Q
Test tube rack
A
For holding test tubes
5
Q
Test tube holder
A
Used for holding the test tube over the bunsen burner
6
Q
Tongs
A
For holding hot things
7
Q
Bunsen burner
A
For heating things up
8
Q
Measuring cylinder
A
Used for accurate measuring
9
Q
Evaporation dish
A
Used for evaporating chemicals
10
Q
Tripod
A
Used for holding the beaker over the bunsen burner
11
Q
Gauze mat
A
Sits on top of the tripod
12
Q
Balance
A
Used to measure weight or mass
13
Q
Funnel
A
Holds filter paper
Transfer of chemicals
14
Q
Bonus: Meniscus
A
The curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube. You have to read from below the meniscus.
