Lab Equipment

Question 1

Graduated cylinder

Answer 1

is used to measure volumes of liquids

Question 2

Test Tube

Question 3

Utility Clamp

Answer 3

are used to secure test tubes, distillation columns, and burets to the ringstand

Question 4

Evaporating Dish

Answer 4

is used for the heating of stable solid compounds and elements

Question 5

Water Trough

Question 6

Beaker

Answer 6

hold solids or liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated

Question 7

Test Tube Rack

Answer 7

are for holding and or organizing test tubes on the laboratory counter. Plastic racks may melt in contact with very hot test tubes.

Question 8

Pipet

Answer 8

Measures and delivers exact volumes of liquids

Question 9

Watch Glass

Answer 9

is used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction

Question 10

Ringstands

Answer 10

are a safe and convenient way to perform reactions that require heating using a Bunsen burner

Question 11

Dropper

Answer 11

is used to transfer a small amount of liquid (less then one mL)

Question 12

Bunsen burner

Answer 12

are used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids

Question 13

Florence Flask

Answer 13

Rarely used in first-year chemistry, it is used for the mixing of chemicals. Narrow neck prevents splash exposure

Question 14

Clay Triangle

Answer 14

i used as a support for porcelain crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen burner

Question 15

Crucible Tongs

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Stir Rod

Answer 16

is used to manually stir solutions. It can also be used to transfer a single drop of a solution.

Question 17

Glass Plate

Answer 17

Provide a surface for semi-micro scale experiments, such as drop reactions and testing of acids and bases.

Question 18

Test Tube Brushes

Answer 18

are used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinders.

Question 19

Erlenmeyer Flask

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Spatulas

Answer 20

are used to dispense solid chemicals from their containers.

Question 21

Wash Bottle

Answer 21

has a spout that delivers a wash solution to a specific area. Distilled water is the only liquid that should be used

Question 22

Weighing Boat

Answer 22

are used to weigh solids that will be transferred to another vessel

Question 23

Wire Gauze

Answer 23

sits on the iron ring to provide a place to stand a beaker

Question 24

Crucible

Answer 24

are used for heating certain solids, particularly metals, to very high temperatures

Question 25

Forceps

Answer 25

are used to pick up small objects

Question 26

Funnel

Answer 26

is used to aid in the transfer of liquid from one vessel to another

Question 27

Test Tube Holder

Answer 27

is useful for holding a test tube which is to hot to handle

Question 28

Iron Ring

Answer 28

connect to a ring stand and provide a stable, elevated platform for the reaction

Question 29

Beaker Tongs

Question 30

Balance