Chemistry Lab Equipment

Question 1

Weigh Boats

Answer 1

Weighs out solid chemicals on a balance.

Question 2

Ring and Ring Stand

Answer 2

Creates a platform to put a bunsen burner underneath.

Question 3

Buret

Answer 3

Dispenses small amounts of volume that need great precision when measuring.

Question 4

Hot Plate

Answer 4

Used to heat things when open flames cannot be used.

Question 5

Volumetric Flask

Answer 5

Used to make a solution of a specific concentration (a tall flask).

Question 6

Graduated Cylinder

Answer 6

Used to carefully measure volume.

Question 7

Scoopula

Answer 7

Used when scooping out small amounts of solid chemicals.

Question 8

Beaker Tongs

Answer 8

Used to remove a beaker from being heated and when the beaker is in motion.

Question 9

Striker

Answer 9

Used when lighting a bunsen burner.

Question 10

Bunsen Burner

Answer 10

Used when heating things at high temperatures.

Question 11

Watch Glass

Answer 11

A place where one can drop a small amount of a chemical on it for a reaction. Also used to cover a beaker or evaporating dish.

Question 12

Crucible Tongs

Answer 12

Used when holding a crucible when it is in motion.

Question 13

Crucible

Answer 13

Used when reacting chemicals or metals (solids) at high heat. It is made of porcelain.

Question 14

Evaporating Dish

Answer 14

Used when evaporating water from a solid. It is made of porcelain.

Question 15

Test Tube Tongs

Answer 15

Holds the test tubes when they are in motion. Aids in not burning oneself.

Question 16

Test Tube Rack

Answer 16

Holds the test tubes in a rested position.

Question 17

Test Tubes

Answer 17

Holds small amounts of liquid.

Question 18

Erlenmeyer Flask

Answer 18

Designed to contain open or closed lid reactions that release gas.

Question 19

Beaker

Answer 19

Designed to hold liquids. Reactions can occur within.