Identifying Chemical Apparatus

Question 1

Boiling tube

Answer 1

Holds substance whilst they are boiling

Question 2

Bunsen burner

Answer 2

Provides concentrated heat for reactions and experiments

Question 3

Conical flask

Answer 3

Reactions by swirling incase liquid could splash

Question 4

Evaporating basin

Answer 4

To crystallise a solute from a solution

Question 5

Filter funnel

Answer 5

To hold filter paper for funnelling liquids

Question 6

Gauze

Answer 6

Holding evaporating basin or other containers during heating

Question 7

Heatproof Mat

Answer 7

to stop table heating up

Question 8

Ignition tube

Answer 8

Collecting gasses

Question 9

Measuring cylinder

Answer 9

To measure amounts of liquid

Question 10

Pipette

Answer 10

To transfer small amounts of liquid

Question 11

Spatula

Answer 11

To transfer small amounts of solid

Question 12

Stand, boss, clamp

Answer 12

Supporting glassware

Question 13

Stirring rod

Answer 13

To stir substances

Question 14

Stopwatch

Answer 14

To time experiments

Question 15

Test tube holder

Answer 15

To safely hold test tubes during Bunsen burner heating

Question 16

Test tube rack

Answer 16

To hold multiple test tubes safely

Question 17

Thermometer

Answer 17

To measure the heat of solutions

Question 18

Tripod

Answer 18

Supporting equipment during use of Bunsen burners