Lab Tools Flashcards
(32 cards)
1
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Beaker
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- used to measure liquid volume
- may be heated if made of Pyrax or Kimax
2
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Test tube (TT)
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- mix chemicals; may be heated if made of Pyrax or Kimax
3
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Test Tube Rack
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- keeps test tubes upright
4
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Test Tube Holder
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- holds test tubes while heating
5
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Test Tube Brush
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- cleans test tubes
6
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Graduated Cylinder
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- used to measure liquid volume
7
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Thermometer
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- measuring temperature
8
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Balance Scale
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- used to measure mass
9
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Bunsen Burner
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- source of heat
10
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Striker
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- used to ignite gas in burner
11
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Ironing
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- holds equipment on ring stand
12
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Clamp
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- holds test tubes
13
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Pipestem Triangle
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- holds
14
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Tongs
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- holds glassware when hot
15
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Ring Stand
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- support for other equipment
16
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Wire Gawze
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- supporting beaks when heated
- helps to spread flame
17
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Watch Glass
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- holds substances and evaporating to dryness
18
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Spot Glass
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- for mixing small amounts of chemicals
19
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Evaporating Dish
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- used to heat up solutions to evaporate the liquid portions
20
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Petri Dish
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- used to hold materials
21
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Safety Glasses
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- protects eyes
22
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Safety Goggles
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- protect eyes and face
23
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Lab Appron
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- protects clothes and skin
24
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Mortal and Pestle
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- used to grind solids
25
Stirring Rod
- stirs liquids
26
Forceps
- for picking up small items
27
Spatula
- scoop up chemicals
28
Dropper/Pipet
- used to add liquids one drop at a time
29
Funnel
- helps transfer liquids
30
Distilted Water Bottle
- for distilted water only
31
Erlenmeyer Flask
- used to mix solutions
| - able to measure liquid volume
32
Florance Flask
- used to mix solutions
