Lab Equipment Flashcards
Beaker
container for solids and/or liquids that will not release gas or splatter.
Erlenmeyer flask
container for solids and/or liquids that may release gasses or have a reaction that could result in spillage.
graduated cylinder
test tubes
small glass bottles
test tube brushes
brushes used for cleaning the test tubes and graduated cylinders.
test tube racks
used for holding and organizing test tubes.
spot plates
used when small-scale reactions are to be performed.
watch glass
a dish used to hold small amounts of solid material.
glass stir rod
used to stir solutions
funnel
used to transfer liquid without a mess.
wash bottle
a bottle with a spout that transfers water to a specific area.
weighing boat
used to weigh solids before transferring them elsewhere.
scoopula
used to transfer solid chemicals.
beaker tongs
used to move beakers containing hot liquid.
Bunsen burner
used for heating liquids and/or solids.
evaporating dish
holds compounds that are being heated.
clay triangle
used to support crucibles when they’re on the bunsen burner.
crucible tongs
for picking up and moving crucibles.
ringstand
foundation for performing reactions involving a bunsen burner.
iron rings
connect to the ring stand and provide an elevated platform.
utility clamps
used to secure test tubes, distillation columns, and burets to the ringstands.
double buret clamps
used to hold long graduated tubes used in titration.
wire gauze
sits on the iron ring to provide a safe place for the beaker.
strikers
used to light bunsen burners.
