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LAB EQUIPMENT Flashcards

1
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  • a simple container for strring mixing and heating liquids
  • generally cylindrical in shape with a flat bottom and a lip fro pouring
  • available in a wide range of sizes, from one mL up to several litres
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beaker

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a flat, conical body, and a cylindrical neck

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erlenmeyer flask

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3
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allows contents to be swirled or stirred during an experiment

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erlenmeyer flask

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4
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has a narrow neck that keeps the contents from spiling out

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erlenmeyer flask

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5
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it reduces evaporative losses compared to a beaker

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erlenmeyer flask

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6
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has a flat bottomed bulb with a long neck usually fitted with a stopper

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volumetric flask

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7
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the neck has a single ring graduatio mark and a label and is used for making solutions to a known volume

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volumetric flask

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8
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used to accurately measure the volume of an object

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graduated cylinder

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9
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is more accurate and precise for this purpose than flasks and beakers

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graduated cylinder

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10
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a common piece of glassware consisting of a finger-like length of glass or clear placttis tubing, open at the top, usullay with a rounded U-shaped bottom

is available in a multitude of lengths and widths, typically from 10 - 20 mm wide and 50 to 200 mm long

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test tube

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11
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tongs used to carry a baker after it has been subjected to heat ad or cold temperatures

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beaker tongs

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12
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tongs used to carry a crucible after is has been subjected to heat.cold temperatures

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crucible tongs

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13
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a gripping device used to carry a test tube after it has been subjectd to heat/cold temperatures

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test tube holder

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14
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a device used to clean the inside of atest tube (or other long-necked glassware)

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test tube brush

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15
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a utensil to transfer solids (usually in powdered from)

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scoopula

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16
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device used to measure the temperature of a substance

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thermometer

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17
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  • a handheld, hinged intrument used for grasping and holding objects
  • used when fingers are too large to grasp small objects or when many objects need to be held at one time while hands are used to perform a task
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forceps

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18
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usually glass tubes tapered to a narrow point and fitted with a rubber bulb at the top

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medicine dropper

19
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used to transfer small quantities of liquids

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medicine dropper

20
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used to hold.support test tubes containing chemicals waiting for further operations

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tets tube rack

21
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a piece of lab equipment used to mix chemicls and liquids for laboratory purposes

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glass stirring rod

22
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usually made of solid glass, about the thickness of a drinking straw

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glass stirring rod

23
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piece of laboratory equipment that produces a single open gas flame which is used for heating, sterilization, and combustion

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bunsen burn

24
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a piece of scientific equipment to which clamps can be attached to hold test tubes and other equipment (such as burettes)

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retort stand

25
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a device (shaped like a ā€œCā€) used to hold or secure objects to a retort stand

27
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a vertical cylindrical piece of laboratory glassware with a volumetric graduated on its full length and a precision tap or stopcock on the bottom

28
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used to dispense known amounts of a liquid in experiements for which precision is necessary (titration experiment)

29
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a semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of metal fiber or other flexible /ductile material

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wire mesh or wire gauze

30
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used to hold a crucible while the crucible is heated

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clay triangle

31
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originally used for metal, glass, and pugment production

32
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a container that can withstand temperatures high enough to melt or otherwise alter its contents

33
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used to channel liquid or fine-grained substances into containers with a small opening

34
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a semi-permeable paper barrier placd perpendicular to a liquid of air flow

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filter paper

35
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used to separate fine solids from liquids or air

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filter paper

36
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a tool used to crush, grind, and mix solid substances

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mortar & pestle

37
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is a heavy bat-shaped object, the end os which is used for crushing and grinding

38
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is a bowl typically made of hard wood, ceramic, or stone

39
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ceramic plate with a small wells or depression built into it

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spot plate

40
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used to perform reaction on avery small amount of materials

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spot plate

41
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a porcelain or cermaic dish used to evaporate excess water (or other solvents) to ensure that a concentrated solution or the dissolved substance is left behind

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evaporating dish

42
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a shallow glass or plastic cylindircal lidded dish that biologists use to culture cells

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petri dish

43
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a circular slightly curved piece of glass used in chemistry as a surface to evaporate a liquid to hold solids while being wighed or as a cover for a beaker

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watch glass

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