Lab Equipment Flashcards
What do you use to measure length?
meter stick, ruler
What do you use to measure volume?
graduated cylinder, pipet, buret
What do you use to measure mass?
electronic balance
What do you use to measure temperature?
thermometer, probware
What do you use to measure pressure?
barometer
What is the unit for length
m, meter
What is the unit for volume
m^3
What is the unit for mass
kg, kilogram
What is the unit for temperature
K, kelvin
What is the unit for pressure
Pa, pascals
What does a test tube do?
holds liquids - sometimes used for heating. Not used for measuring
What does a test tube holder do?
Used to hold test tubes while in use
What does a test tube rack do
used to hold test tubes in a vertical position
what does an erlenmeyer flask do?
used in titrations, may be heated
what does a beaker do?
holds liquids, NOT used for measuring volumes
What do beaker tongs do?
used to hold beakers by hand
what does a funnel do?
holds 12.5 cm diameter filter paper
What does a crucible with cover do?
used to heat small amounts of solid substances at high temperatures
What do crucible tongs do?
used to pick up and hold small items such as a crucible and lid
What does a clay triangle od?
used to support a crucible over a burner
What does a beaker do
holds liquids
What are common sizes of a beaker
50ml, 100mL, 250mL, 400mL
Can a beaker be heated
No