Lab Equipment

Question 1

Florence Flask

Answer 1

Used for mixing chemicals. Narrow neck prevents splash exposure.

Question 2

Weighing Boat

Answer 2

Used to weigh solids that will be transferred to another vessel.

Question 3

Crucible Tongs

Answer 3

For handling hot crucibles; also used to pick up other hot objects. NOT for beakers.

Question 4

Water Through

Answer 4

Used in collecting gases.

Question 5

Test Tube Rack(s)

Answer 5

For holding and organizing test tubes on the laboratory counter.

Question 6

Forceps

Answer 6

Used to pick up small objects.

Question 7

Stir Rod

Answer 7

Manually stir solutions, and can be used to transfer a single drop of solution.

Question 8

Utility Clamp

Answer 8

Used to secure test tubes, distillation columns, and burets to the ringstand.

Question 9

Funnel

Answer 9

Used to aid in transfer of liquid from one vessel to another.

Question 10

Bunsen Burner

Answer 10

For heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids.

Question 11

Evaporating Dish

Answer 11

Used for heating of stable compounds and elements.

Question 12

Crucible

Answer 12

Used for heating certain solids, particularly metals, to very high temp.

Question 13

Wire Gauze

Answer 13

Sits on the iron ring to provide a place to stand a beaker.

Question 14

Pipet

Answer 14

Measures and delivers exact volumes of liquid.

Question 15

Erlenmeyer Flask

Answer 15

Holds solids and liquids that may release gases during a reaction or that are likely to splatter if stirred or heated.

Question 16

Dropper

Answer 16

Used to transfer a small volume of liquid.

Question 17

Test Tube Holder

Answer 17

Useful for holding a test tube which is too hot to handle.

Question 18

Ring Stand

Answer 18

Safe and convenient way to perform reactions that require heating using a Bunsen Burner.

Question 19

Wash Bottle

Answer 19

Delivers a wash solution to a specific area.

Question 20

Graduated Cylinder

Answer 20

Used to measure volumes of liquids.

Question 21

Iron Ring(s)

Answer 21

Connect to a ring stand and provide a stable, elevated platform for reaction.

Question 22

Spatula(s)

Answer 22

Used to dispense solid chemicals from their container.

Question 23

Test Tube

Answer 23

Used to hold, mix, and heat solutions.

Question 24

Test Tube Brushes

Answer 24

Used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinders.

Question 25

Glass Plate

Answer 25

Provide a surface for semi-micro scale experiments.

Question 26

Beaker

Answer 26

Hold solids or liquids that will not release when reacted.

Question 27

Clay Triangle

Answer 27

Used as a support for porcelain crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen Burner.

Question 28

Watch Glass

Answer 28

Used to hold a small amount of solid.

Question 29

Beaker Tongs

Answer 29

Used to move beakers containing liquids.