Lab equipment Flashcards
Stir rod
used to manually stir solutions. It also can be used to transfer a single drop of a solution
Crucible tongs
used to hold hot crucibles, NOT to be used for picking up beakers
Spatulas
uses to dispense solid chemicals from their containers
Ring stand
used for a safe and convenient was to perform reactions that require heating using a Bunsen burner
Wire gauze
sits on the iron ring to provide a place to stand a beaker
Weighing boat
provides a surface for a hot beaker so that the beaker does not come in contact with s cold counter top and shatter
Erlenmeyer flask
used to hold solids or liquids that may release gases during a reaction or that are likely to splatter if stirred or heated
balance
used to see what weight can balance out your substance/solution
Clay triangle
used as a support for porcelain crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen burner
graduated cylinder
used to measure the volume of liquids
test tubes
used to set a solution in
watch glass
used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction
forceps
used to pick up small objects
Bunsen burner
used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids
Test tube holders
used for holding a tube witch is to hot to handle