Laboratory Apparatus

Question 1

used for holding various chemicals not for measuring precisely

Answer 1

beakers

Question 2

-used to precisely measure the volume of liquids or run experiments.
-Read/look from the meniscus at eye level.
-Plastic ring always on top if applicable.

Answer 2

graduated cylinder

Question 3

-Used to
approximately measure the volume various liquids.
-Useful for mixing by swirling

Answer 3

Erlenmeyer flask

Question 4

-Used to boil liquids.
-Also used to collect gases, if applicable.

Answer 4

Florence Flask

Question 5

-Used to prepare precise standard solutions.
-They are only good for 1 specific volume.

Answer 5

Volumetric flask

Question 6

Used to store, transport, or view reagents such as acids or bases.

Answer 6

Reagent bottle

Question 7

-Used to close flasks and test tubes.
-The holes allow the insertion of glass tubing, probes, or thermometers as needed by the experiment.

Answer 7

Rubber stoppers

Question 8

-Used to hold
chemicals while experimenting.
-Not for measuring precisely.

Answer 8

test tubes

Question 9

Used to hold
tubes while experimenting

Answer 9

test tube rack

Question 10

used to separate liquid based on boiling point

Answer 10

Distillation flask

Question 11

Used for precisely measuring dispensed liquids

Answer 11

Buret

Question 12

Holds buret to ring stand.

Answer 12

buret clamp

Question 13

Base/Pole of set-up for
experimenting.

Answer 13

Ring stand

Question 14

holds glassware in place for heating or evaporating.

Answer 14

Ring Clamps

Question 15

-used for cleaning
-must clean before and after use

Answer 15

Test tube brushes

Question 16

used for carrying or holding hot test tubes

Answer 16

test tube holder

Question 17

-used for measuring temperature
-use metric

Answer 17

thermometer

Question 18

used to heat substance

Answer 18

hotplate

Question 19

-Used to heat substances quickly or if > 400°C is needed.
-Do not use with flammable substances.

Answer 19

Bunsen burner

Question 20

Used for a variety of things.
Example:
- Connecting Bunsen burner to gas valve stem.
- Connecting glass tubing together.Rubber tubing

Answer 20

Rubber tubing

Question 21

-Used to absorb and spread the heat of flame.
-Keeps glassware from cracking and breaking.
-Part of ring stand set-up.

Answer 21

Wire Gauze

Question 22

-Used to hold a crucible in place on a ring stand.
-Also helps absorb and spread heat of flame.
-Part of ring stand set-up.

Answer 22

Clay Triangle

Question 23

-Used for heating substances
-Can withstand high direct heat

Answer 23

crucible and cover

Question 24

used to carry crucible

Answer 24

crucible tongs

Question 25

used to carry beakers

Answer 25

beaker tongs

Question 26

grind substances into powder or slurry

Answer 26

Mortar and pestle

Question 27

-Used to scoop chemical powders. -Not a measuring instrument.

Answer 27

scoopula

Question 28

used to stir

Answer 28

stirring rods

Question 29

used to show chemical reaction

Answer 29

watch glass

Question 30

used to evaporate excessive liquid

Answer 30

evaporating dish

Question 31

used to separate suspensions (solids from liquids)

Answer 31

centrifuge

Question 32

Used to precisely measure length

Answer 32

meter stick

Question 33

used to safely transfer substances to one container to another

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funnel

Question 34

Used to measure out small amounts of liquids for experiments.

Answer 34

dropper and bottle

Question 35

-Usually contains deionized water -Handy for rinsing glassware and for dispensing small amounts of dH, for chemical reactions.

Answer 35

wash bottle

Question 36

Used to protect your eyes from damage

Answer 36

goggles

Question 37

Used to protect your clothing from damage

Answer 37

apron

Question 38

Used to accurately measure mass.

Answer 38

digital balance

Question 39

used to compare the masses of two substances

Answer 39

double pan balance

Question 40

Used to precisely measure the volume of liquids in small amounts.

Answer 40

pipet pump and bulb

Question 41

used to collect liquid through the process of capillary action

Answer 41

capillary tubes

Question 42

-Used to ignite gas from a bunsen burner -Do not use flint

Answer 42

Striker

Question 43

-Used to collect samples from colonies (bacteria) -Also used to test the spectra of chemicals

Answer 43

Inoculating or flame loop

Question 44

measures the mass of an object -make certain the balance is calibrated correctly before use

Answer 44

triple beam balance

Question 45

More precise than the triple beam balance

Answer 45

Centrigram Balance

Question 46

Disposable pipets used to transfer small amounts of chemicals -graduated pipets can precisely measure small amounts of chemicals

Answer 46

Berol Pipet