CHEMLAB 1 LAB EQUIP Flashcards
A glassware used for stirring, mixing, and heating liquids.
beaker
Glassware used to heat, mix, and
store liquids. The narrow neck
facilitates mixing without spilling
the contents.
Erlenmeyer Flask
Measures an exact volume of
liquid. It is used to prepare
solutions and to make precise
dilution
Volumetric Flask
Accurately measures the volume of liquids
Graduated Cylinder
Accurately delivers variable
volumes of liquid. A stopcock is
turned to control the amount of
liquid being released. Markings are
found on the length of the tube
that indicates the volume of the
liquid present.
Burette
Measure and transfer an exact
volume of liquid. It is ideal in performing serial dilutions
Serological Pipette
Produces an open flame for heating purposes
Alcohol
Lamp
Used as a heat source during
experiment. It has a knob to adjust
the amount of gas flow and a
rotating collar that controls airflow
Bunsen
Burner
Has a wingtop/fishtail that is
placed in its mouth to spread the
flame
Tirril Burner
Used for indirect heating of
substances in beakers and flasks
Hot Plate
and Water
Bath
Used for scraping or transferring a
small amount of solids
Spatula
Transfers liquids into containers
with small openings. It is also used during filtration
Glass Funnel
A small glass tube used for handling or heating small amounts of substances.
Test Tube
Used to observe multiple reactions at the same time.
Spot Plate
Used as a surface for evaporating
liquid or holding solids.
It is also used as a cover for
beakers.
Watch Glass
A vessel used to hear and consequently evaporate liquids.
Evaporating dish
Provides support for other equipment and a means of raising equipment above the working surface.
Iron ring
Attached to the iron stand to support the flask or funnel in an upright position.
Iron ring
Used to secure equipment to a supporting stand
Iron clamp
Secures an extension type utility
clamp equipment to a support
stand or ring stand
Clamp Holder
Placed on an iron ring attached to
an iron stand as a support for a
funnel, crucible, or an evaporating
dish
Clay triangle
Used for grasping and lifting
vessels
Tongs
Used to hold test tubes especially
during heating
Test Tube
Holder