Apparatus Uses

Question 1

Triple Beam Balance

Answer 1

Used to measure the mass of object

Question 2

Beaker

Answer 2

Used to contain reactions. Used as container for samples

Question 3

Funnel

Answer 3

Used for filtration. To hold filter paper. May be used in pouring.

Question 4

Test Tube

Answer 4

Reaction vessel for small volumes . Many used and can be heated.

Question 5

Test tube holder

Answer 5

Used to hold test tube

Question 6

Test tube rack

Answer 6

Used to hold test tubes in an upright position

Question 7

Graduated cylinder

Answer 7

Used for accurately measuring volumes of liquid

Question 8

Stirring Rod

Answer 8

Used for stirring chemicals.

Question 9

Watch Glass

Answer 9

Used to cover beakers .
Used in evaporating very small amounts of liquid.

Question 10

Pipette

Answer 10

Used for exact measurements of small amounts of liquid.

Question 11

Pipettor

Answer 11

Is pipette controllersthat allow you to easily draw samples into a pipette

Question 12

Mortar and pestle

Answer 12

Used for grinding solid chemicals to fine powder

Question 13

Florence Flask

Answer 13

• It isused as a container to hold liquids.
  It is designed for uniform heating, boiling, distillation and ease of swirling

Question 14

Volumetric Flask

Answer 14

-Used in the preparation of solutions.
-For accurately measuring large volumes of volatile liquid.
- used for storing volatile liquid

Question 15

Erlenmeyer Flask

Answer 15

-Used to contain reaction solutions.
- usedto contain liquids and for mixing, heating, cooling, incubation, filtration, storage, and other liquid-handling processes

Question 16

Dropper

Answer 16

-Used to transfer small amounts of liquid.

Question 17

Spatula

Answer 17

Used to transfer solid chemicals

Question 18

Crucible with cover

Answer 18

Used for heating to very high temperatures

Question 19

Wire gauze

Answer 19

-To spread the heat of a flame
- to diffuse the heat, helping protect the glassware

Question 20

Evaporating Dish

Answer 20

Used for evaporation of liquids and solutions to produce a solid substance or concentrated solutions

Question 21

Bunsen Burner

Answer 21

-Used for heating chemicals
-to heat chemicals in beakers or test tubes

Question 22

Iron stand

Answer 22

• support with many uses
• used forfixing and supports various instruments

Question 23

Iron ring

Answer 23

To fasten to the ring stand as a support for apparatus.

Question 24

Tripod

Answer 24

used to support various items of glassware, such as beakers, flasks, and test tubes

Question 25

Spot plate

Answer 25

• for microscale reactions
• to perform reactions on a small amount of chemicals.

Question 26

Rubber and Cork Stopper

Answer 26

Used to seal flask

Question 27

Crucible tongs

Answer 27

-To pick up and hold apparatus
- to lift a hot crucible from a furnace or for other items which cannot be handled with bare hands.

Question 28

Clay triangle

Answer 28

To support the crucible while it is heated over aBunsen burner

Question 29

Thermometer

Answer 29

For measurement of temperature

Question 30

Wash bottle

Answer 30

To dispense distilled water
disinfect a lab countertop with bleach, rinse and wash reusable glass and plastic equipment, clean electrodes, work with harsh chemicals, or bring reagents to volume.

Question 31

Brush

Answer 31

Used for cleaning apparatus

Question 32

Wire loop

Answer 32

used to transfer microorganisms to growth media or for Staining slides