Equipment Purposes Flashcards
What does a heatproof mat do?
It protects the working surface.
What does a stirring rod do?
It stirs.
What are safety glasses?
They protect the eyes from sparks or splashes.
What does a beaker do?
It holds liquids and solids.
What does a thermometer do?
It measures the temperate of a substance.
What does an evaporating dish do?
It is used to evaporate liquids.
What does a conical flask do?
It holds liquids that need to be filtered.
What is a measuring cylinder?
It measures quantities of liquids.
What does a test tube do?
It holds small amounts of substances
What does a watch glass do?
It covers a beaker to prevent evaporation.
What does a spatula do?
It moves small amounts of substances from one container to another.
What does a test tube rack do?
It holds test tubes.
What does a retort stand do?
It holds equipment at a suitable height.
What does a boss head do?
It holds a clamp in the retort stand.
What does a clamp do?
It fits into the boss head to hold items of equipment at a suitable height.
What does a filter funnel do?
It allows you to pour liquids from one container to another, filtering out waste.
What do tongs do?
They pick up and hold small objects when hot.
What does a test tube holder do?
It holds a test tube while it is being heated.
