Lab Equipment

Question 1

Glass Plates

Answer 1

provide a surface for semi-micro scale experiments like drop reactions and testing of acids and bases.

Question 2

Crucible

Answer 2

used to heat certain solids like metals to very high temperatures.

Question 3

Ringstand

Answer 3

used to perform reactions that require heating using a Bunsen burner.

Question 4

Test Tube Brushes

Answer 4

used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinders.

Question 5

Weighing Boat

Answer 5

used to weigh solids that will be transferred to another vessel.

Question 6

Graduated Cylinder

Answer 6

used to measure volumes of liquids

Question 7

stir rod

Answer 7

used to stir solutions or transfer a single drop of solution

Question 8

Beaker Tongs

Answer 8

used to move beakers containing hot liquids

Question 9

Test tube

Answer 9

used to hold liquids

Question 10

Bunsen Burner

Answer 10

used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids

Question 11

Beaker

Answer 11

holds solids and liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated.

Question 12

test tube holder

Answer 12

holds test tubes that are too hot to handle

Question 13

spatulas

Answer 13

used to dispense solid chemicals from their containers.

Question 14

clay triangle

Answer 14

used to support porcelain crucibles for when being heated over a bunsen burner.

Question 15

wire gauze

Answer 15

sits on the iron ring to provide a place to stand the beaker.

Question 16

crucible tongs

Answer 16

for handling hot crucibles

Question 17

erlenmeyer flask

Answer 17

holds solids or liquids that may release gases during a reaction or are likely to splatter if stirred or heated

Question 18

florence flask

Answer 18

used for mixing of chemicals, narrow neck prevents splash exposure

Question 19

Pipet

Answer 19

measures and delivers exact volumes of liquids

Question 20

Wash Bottle

Answer 20

delivers a wash solution to a specific area (distilled water)

Question 21

Iron Ring

Answer 21

connect to a ringstand to provide a stable, elevated platform for the reaction

Question 22

Watch glass

Answer 22

used to hold a small amount of solid, such as a product of the reaction

Question 23

evaporating dish

Answer 23

used for the heating of solid compounds and elements

Question 24

test tube rack

Answer 24

holds and organizes test tubes

Question 25

funnel

Answer 25

transfer of liquid from one vessel to another

Question 26

utility clamps

Answer 26

used to secure test tubes, distillation coloumns, and burets to the ringstand.