Chemistry Lab Equipment Flashcards
Produces a spark when flint is rubbed against
rough steel.
Striker/Ignitor
Used for stirring.
Stirring Rod
“Lobster-claw” end used to hold and move hot
beakers.
Crucible Tongs
Accurately measures the volume of liquids in
mL.
graduated cylinder
A container used to compare small amounts of chemicals.
well plate
Small glass container used to hold chemicals.
Test tube
Crushes, grinds, and mixes.
Mortar and pestle
Moves and holds hot test tubes.
Test tube holder.
Has a wide stable base; used to hold and mix
chemicals.
erlenmeyer flask
Seals the openings of glass containers.
rubber stoppers
Scoops and transfers chemicals.
scoopula
Used to heat.
hot plate
Stand that supports other equipment when
heating.
ring stand
Curved glass piece used to cover glassware
or hold small amounts of chemical.
watch glass
Supports beaker when heating, and spreads
flame for even heating.
wire gauze
Measures mass.
scale
Holds test tubes.
test tube holder
Heats with a hot flame.
bunsen burner
Grasps and picks up small diameter
glassware.
tongs
Measures temperature.
thermometer
Cleans test tubes.
test tube brush
Supports wire gauze and beaker when
heating.
tripod
Holds chemicals.
beaker
A graduated tube used to dispense precise
volumes of liquid.
buret
