Common Laboratory Equipment and Glassware

Question 1

• These are used for holding various chemicals
• Not for measuring precisely
• Sizes vary

Answer 1

Beaker

Question 2

• Used to precisely measure the volume of liquids or run experiments
• Read from the meniscus at eye level
• Plastic ring always on top if applicable
• Sizes vary

Answer 2

Graduated Cylinder

Question 3

• Used to approximately measure the volume various liquids
• Useful for mixing by swirling
• Sizes vary

Answer 3

Erlenmeyer Flask

Question 4

• Used to prepare precise standard
• They are only good for 1 specific volume
• Sizes vary

Answer 4

Volumetric Flask

Question 5

• Used to store, transport, or view reagents such as acids or bases

Answer 5

Reagent Bottle

Question 6

• Used to close flasks and test tubes

- The holes allow the insertion of glass, tubing, probes, or thermometers as needed by the experiment

Answer 6

Robber Stoppers

Question 7

• Used to hold chemicals/tubes while experimenting
• Not for measuring precisely
• Waft!
• Aim away from faces
• Sizes vary
• Label tubes

Answer 7

Test tube rack

Question 8

• Used to separate liquids based on boiling point

Answer 8

Distillation Flask

Question 9

• Used to precisely measuring dispensed liquids

- Hold buret to ring stand

Answer 9

Buret and Buret Clamp

Question 10

• Base/pole of set up for experimenting

- Holds glassware in place for heating or evaporating

Answer 10

Ring stand and ring clams

Question 11

• Cleaning

- You must clean tubes before and after you use

Answer 11

TT Brushes

Question 12

• Used for carrying-holding test tubes

Answer 12

TT Holder

Question 13

• Measuring temperature

- Use metric

Answer 13

Thermometer

Question 14

• Used to heat substances

Answer 14

Hot plate