lab equipment

Question 1

Beaker

Answer 1

Beakers hold solids or liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated

Question 2

Erlenmeyer Flask

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Florence flask

Answer 3

Rarely used in first year of chemistry, it is used for the mixing of chemicals. Narrow neck prevents splash exposure.

Question 4

Graduated Cylinder

Answer 4

A graduated cylinder is used to measure volumes of liquids

Question 5

Gas Collection Bottle

Answer 5

We use gas collection bottles when large volumes of gases are produced, and must be collected by the displacement of water.

Question 6

Test Tube Holder

Answer 6

A test tube holder is useful for holding a test tube which is too hot to handle

Question 7

Test Tube Brushes

Answer 7

Test tube brushes are used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinders.

Question 8

Test Tube Racks

Answer 8

Test tube racks are for holding and organizing test tubes on the laboratory counter.

Question 9

Rubber Stoppers

Answer 9

Rubber stoppers are used to close containers to avoid spillage or contamination.

Question 10

Spot Plates

Answer 10

Spot plates are used when we want to perform many small reactions at one time.

Question 11

Watch Glass

Answer 11

A watch glass is used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction.

Question 12

Glass Stir Rod

Answer 12

A glass stir rod is used to manually stir solutions.

Question 13

Medicine Dropper

Answer 13

A medicine dropper is used to transfer a small volume of a liquid

Question 14

Forceps

Answer 14

Forceps are used to pick up small objects

Question 15

Funnel

Answer 15

A funnel is used to aid in the transfer of liquid from one vessel to another

Question 16

Wash Bottle

Answer 16

A wash bottle has a spout that delivers a wash solution to a specific area.

Question 17

Weighing Boat

Answer 17

Weighing boats are used to weigh solids that will be transferred to another vessel.

Question 18

Spatulas

Answer 18

Spatulas are used to dispense solid chemicals from their containers.

Question 19

Beaker Tongs

Answer 19

Beaker tongs are used to move beakers that have hot liquids.

Question 20

Bunsen Burner

Answer 20

Bunsen burners are used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids.

Question 21

Evaporating Dish

Answer 21

The evaporating dish is used for the heating of stabile solid compounds and elements.

Question 22

Crucible

Answer 22

Crucibles are used for heating certain solids.

Question 23

Clay Triangle

Answer 23

Clay triangle is used as a support for porcelain crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen burner.

Question 24

Crucible Tongs

Answer 24

Crucible tongs are used for handling hot crucibles.

Question 25

Glass Plates

Answer 25

Glass plates provide a surface for semi-micro scale experiments.

Question 26

Ringstands

Answer 26

Ringstands are a safe and convenient way to perform reactions that require heating using a Bunsen burner.

Question 27

Iron Rings

Answer 27

Iron rings connect to a ring stand and provide a stable, elevated platform for the reaction.

Question 28

Utility Clamps

Answer 28

Utility clamps are used to secure test tubes.

Question 29

Wire Gauze

Answer 29

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