Lab Equipment Flashcards

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Bunsen burner

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Used to heat a substance using a flame

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Ring stand

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Used to support other pieces of equipment while being heated

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Pipe stem triangle

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Used to support crucible or evaporating dish on iron ring while being heated

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4
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Evaporating dish

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Using to evaporate liquid to leave a solid substance behind

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5
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Mortar and pestle

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Used to grind solid substances into a powder

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6
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Test tubes

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Used to hold small amounts of chemicals may be heated

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Beaker

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Holds and used to mix chemicals

May be heated

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Crucible

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Used to heat a substance at a very high temperature

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Iron ring

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Used to hold beakers or flash on retort stand in order to be heated

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10
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Safety goggles

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Used to protect eyes from splashes or chemicals

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Corks/ rubber stoppers

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Used to cover test tubes, beakers and flasks

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Watch glass

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Can be used to evaporate liquids or cover beakers or to hold solids while being weighed

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13
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Wire gauze

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To spread the heat of a flame

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14
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Tongs

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To carry beakers, crucibles and flasks

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15
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Test tube holder

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To carry test tubes

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16
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Graduated cylinder

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To accurately measure the volume of a liquid

17
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Thermometer

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Used to measure the temperature of a substance

18
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Dropper

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To drop small amounts of a liquid

19
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Spot plate

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To conduct small reactions

20
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Funnel

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To transfer chemicals into a small container

21
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Test tube rack

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To hold test tubes in an upright position

22
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Scoopula

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To pick up powdered chemicals

23
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Wire brush

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To clean test tubes, beakers and flasks

24
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Buret

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Dispenses liquid at a slow, measurable rate typically for tiltrations
Used for an extremely accurate addition of liquids

25
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Pipet/ micro pipets

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Used to measure and transfer accurate volumes of a liquid

Micro pipets measure a smaller volume

26
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Forceps

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To pick up small materials

27
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Spatula

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Used to mix, spread or lift material

28
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File

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Used for trimming and sharpening edges