Common Lab Equipment

Question 0

test tube

Answer 0

holds liquids for observation or testing

Question 1

beaker

Answer 1

holds liquids while they are being stirred or heated

Question 2

weigh paper/boats

Answer 2

used to hold substances to be massed on a digital balance or triple beam balance

Question 3

stir rod

Answer 3

used to stir substances in a beaker

Question 4

test tube rack

Answer 4

holds test tubes during observation or testing

Question 5

spatula

Answer 5

chemical spoons used to transfer solids from their original container to a scale for weighing

Question 6

drying rack

Answer 6

holds tests tubes, beakers, and flasks for drying after they have been washed

Question 7

goggles

Answer 7

protect the eyes from damaging substances

Question 8

pipette

Answer 8

used for exact measurements of liquids

Question 9

test tube brush

Answer 9

used to clean test tubes

Question 10

microscope slide

Answer 10

supports item being examined under the microscope

Question 11

digital balance

Answer 11

used for weighing substances or finding their mass

Question 12

ring and ring stand

Answer 12

used together, they support beakers over flame

Question 13

funnel

Answer 13

assists in transferring liquids to containers with smaller openings

Question 14

thermometer

Answer 14

used to measure temperature

Question 15

stopper

Answer 15

used to cap flasks containing liquids

Question 16

Erlenmeyer flask

Answer 16

used to store solutions

Question 17

petri dish

Answer 17

plate used to culture microorganisms

Question 18

graduated cylinder

Answer 18

used to measure the volume of liquids