lab safety Flashcards
(35 cards)
Erlenmeyer Flask
hold solids or liquids that may release gases during a reaction or that are likely to splatter if stirred or heated.
Beaker
holds solids or liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated.
Graduated Cylinder
used to measure volumes of liquids.
Test Tube Holder
holds test tubes idk
Test Tube Brushes
cleans them test tubes
Test Tube Racks
holds and organizes them test tubes, plastic ones will melt under high temperatures
rubber stoppers
close containers to avoid spillage or contamination. stoppers cannot be put in while test tube is hot
Spot Plates
used to perform many small scale reactions at one time.
Watch Glass
used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction.
Watch Glass
used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction.
Glass Stirring Rod
used to manually stir solutions. Careful, these can break easily if dropped (even into the sink).
Medicine Dropper
used to transfer a small volume of liquid (less than one mL).
Rubber Bulb
On top of medicine dropper
Forceps
(tweezers) are used to pick up small objects.
Funnel
used in the transfer of liquid from one vessel to another.
Wash Bottle
has a spout that delivers a wash solution to a specific area. Distilled water is the only liquid that should be used in a wash bottle.
Scoopula
used to dispense solid chemicals from their containers.
Chemicals should never be transferred with ___
your bare hands
Beaker Tongs
used to move beakers containing hot liquids
Bunsen Burner
used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids.
Flint Lighters
used to light Bunsen burners.
Evaporating Dish
used for the heating of stable solid compounds and elements.
Crucible
used for heating certain solids, particularly metals, to very high temperatures.
safety goggles shield
eyes (station 3 cupboard)