lab equipment quiz

Question 1

Beaker

Answer 1

For holding and heating liquids, NOT for measuring liquid volumes.

Question 2

Erlenmeyer flask

Answer 2

For holding and heating liquids. NOT for measuring liquid volumes.

Question 3

Volumetric flask

Answer 3

For preparing precise volumes of solutions.

Question 4

Graduated cylinder

Answer 4

For measuring liquid volumes.

Question 5

Evaporating dish

Answer 5

For evaporating liquids.

Question 6

Crucible with lid

Answer 6

For heating solids over a bunsen burner.

Question 7

Clay triangle

Answer 7

For holding a crucible on a ring stand.

Question 8

Crucible tongs

Answer 8

For picking up and moving hot crucibles and lids.

Question 9

Wire screen

Answer 9

For supporting beakers and evaporating dishes on a ring stand.

Question 10

Ring stand

Answer 10

Used to support other pieces of lab equipment such as crucibles, wire screens, etc.

Question 11

Iron ring Clamp

Answer 11

Attached to a ring stand; supports wire screens, clay triangles, and funnels.

Question 12

Utility clamp

Answer 12

Attaches to a ring stand and holds a test tube.

Question 13

Test tube rack

Answer 13

For holding and organizing test tubes.

Question 13

Test tube

Answer 13

For holding and mixing small amounts of chemicals.

Question 14

Test tube holder

Answer 14

For holding test tubes.

Question 15

Watch glass

Answer 15

For holding small amounts of chemicals. Can also function as a lid for a beaker or evaporating dish.

Question 16

Scoopula

Answer 16

For taking solids out of containers.
(Never use your hands)

Question 17

Stirring rod

Answer 17

For stirring liquids.

Question 18

Bunsen burner

Answer 18

For general purpose heating.

Question 19

Hot plate

Answer 19

For heating beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks.

Question 20

Balance

Answer 20

For massing objects in grams.

Question 21

Weigh boat

Answer 21

For measuring powders or small objects on a balance.

Question 22

Beral (disposable) pipette

Answer 22

For transferring small amounts of liquids.

Question 23

Mortar and pestle

Answer 23

For grinding solids into powder.

Question 24

Funnel

Answer 24

For pouring liquids into containers and for holding filter paper.