Chemistry Instruments

Question 1

beaker

Answer 1

to measure approximate volumes of liquids

Question 2

tongs

Answer 2

to transfer hot or cold items

Question 3

test tube

Answer 3

to hold small amounts of liquid

Question 4

graduated cylinder

Answer 4

to measure liquids (more precise)

Question 5

funnel

Answer 5

to pour liquids into a smaller container

Question 6

iron ring

Answer 6

holds funnels, watch glass, or other items

Question 7

ring stand

Answer 7

holds the iron ring or test tube clamp

Question 8

scale

Answer 8

measures mass

Question 9

test tube holder

Answer 9

holds test tubes

Question 10

bunsen burner

Answer 10

used to heat things up

Question 11

ehrlenmeyer flask

Answer 11

measure, mix, or hold liquid

Question 12

24-well plate

Answer 12

mix, store, or separate small amounts of chemicals

Question 13

thermometer

Answer 13

measures how hot or cold things are

Question 14

watchglass

Answer 14

used for heating a small amount of substance or a beaker cover

Question 15

stopper

Answer 15

to reduce spills

Question 16

oven mitt

Answer 16

protect your hands from hot and cold things

Question 17

filter paper

Answer 17

separate solids from liquids

Question 18

ph paper

Answer 18

measures the amount of acid in a liquid

Question 19

pipet

Answer 19

used to transfer small amounts of liquid

Question 20

hot plate

Answer 20

heat things up

Question 21

safety goggles

Answer 21

used to protect your eyes

Question 22

wash bottle

Answer 22

used to rinse things

Question 23

weigh paper

Answer 23

to measure small amounts of substances

Question 24

weigh boat

Answer 24

to measure larger amount of substances

Question 25

petri dish

Answer 25

used to grow bacteria

Question 26

rubber tongs

Answer 26

used to grab glass beakers and other objects

Question 27

what should you do before leaving the room when performing a lab?

Answer 27

clean up your area

Question 28

name 3 ways to extinguish a fire

Answer 28

fire extinguisher, water, fire blanket

Question 29

how should you dispose of chemicals at the end of a lab?

Answer 29

in the collection container, in the fume hood

Question 30

why must you wear safety goggles in the lab area?

Answer 30

to protect your eyes

Question 31

what instrument would you use to measure a small amount of liquid?

Answer 31

graduated cylinder