Lab equipment

Question 1

Erlenmeyer flask

Answer 1

Used to heat and store liquids

Has a triangular shape and bottom is wider

Heat quicker because has a bigger surface area exposed

Question 2

Graduated cylinder

Answer 2

Used to measure liquids accurately

Question 3

Plastic guard

Answer 3

Used to ensure if knocked over the cylinder will not break

Question 4

Stirring rod

Answer 4

Used from Pyrex glass to handle hot temperatures

Stir liquids in beakers or flasks

Question 5

Test tube

Answer 5

Hold small quantities of chemicals

Flared lip to make pouring easier

Question 6

Test tube rack

Answer 6

Holds test tubes while reactions happen to them

Question 7

Florence flask

Answer 7

Heat substances evenly

Used in distillation experiments

Bottom allows heat to distribute evenly

Question 8

Beaker

Answer 8

Hold and heat liquids

Multipurpose and essential

Question 9

Scoopula

Answer 9

Used for moving small amounts of solid from place to place

Question 10

Funnel

Answer 10

Prevent spills

Used for solids or liquids

Question 11

Eye dropper

Answer 11

Adding one liquid drop at a time

Question 12

Retort stand

Answer 12

Used to hold clamps

Support various pieces of lab equipment during experiments

Question 13

Watch glass

Answer 13

Hold solids when weighed or transported

Never heated

Question 14

Petri dish

Answer 14

Used to culture bacteria

Question 15

Draw a picture of how each looks

Answer 15

Use lab safety booklet for answers