Lab Equipment Flashcards
What is the narrow neck on the flask for (2 things)
Evaporation, spilling
Erlenmeyer Flask
Used to hold liquid volumes, especially when swirling or stirring is needed.
Beaker
Used to measure and hold liquids during lab Experiments.
What kind of beaker can be heated?
Glass
Graduated cylinder
Used to measure the volume of liquids in Milliliters.
True or false: A beaker is more precise than a graduated cylinder
False
Test Tubes
Used to hold small amounts of liquids/chemicals during experiments. Can be Heated and cooled quickly
Test Tube Rack
Used to hold test tubes during an experiment Or when drying test tubes after cleaning.
Forceps
Used for grasping and holding objects, especially when your fingers are too large. (dissecting)
Dropper Bottle
Used to hold and drop small amounts of liquids/chemicals
Which of the following has no measurements: Pipette Dropper Bottle Beaker Graduated Cylinder Erlenmeyer Flask
Dropper Bottle
Pipettes
Used to measure and transport a measured volume of liquid. More accurate with small volumes.
Beaker Tongs
Used to hold and transport beakers when heating.
Hot Plate
Used to heat substances to specific temperatures
Thermometer
Used to measure the temperature in degrees Celsius
Electronic Balance
Used to determine the mass of items in grams or ounces.
Celsius or Farenheight?
Celsius
Grams or Ounces usually?
grams
Triple Beam Balance
Used to determine the mass of items in grams using.
What do triple beam balances use to measure?
Counter-weights
Test Tube Clamps
Used to hold test tubes when heating
Mortar & Pestle
Used to crush, grind and mix substances
Safety Goggles
Used to protect your eyes during experiments
Spring Scale
Used to measure Force in Newtons and mass in grams
Mitts
Used to handle and transfer hot glassware.
