Lab Equipment Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
Q
Thermometer
A
Measures temperature
Units: degrees Celsius
2
Q
Beaker
A
Measures volume of liquids (inaccurate)
Units: ml or cm3
3
Q
Mass balance
A
Measures mass
Units: mg, g, kg
4
Q
Test tubes in a test tube rack
A
5
Q
Stopwatch
A
Measures time
Units: s min ms
6
Q
Conical flask
A
For mixing liquids
7
Q
Bunsen Burner
A
Provides heat
8
Q
Pipette or dropper
A
To transfer liquids
9
Q
Tripod stand
A
Supports flaks and beakers
10
Q
Funnel
A
Holds the filter papers
11
Q
Gauze
A
Placed on the tripod stand
12
Q
Filter paper
A
Used to separate liquids from insoluble solids (mixtures)
13
Q
Spatula
A
To measure out solids
14
Q
Safety goggles
A
To protect your eyes from splashes
15
Q
Light microscope
A
Used to observe very small objects e.g. cells
16
Q
Ruler
A
Measures length
Units mm cm
17
Q
Measuring cylinder
A
Measures volume of liquid of accurately
Units ml or ml3
