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.
