Chemistry Lab Equipment Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are beaker tongs used for?

Stirring solutions

Picking up hot beakers (correct)

Holding test tubes

Measuring mass

What is an analytical balance used for?

To measure the mass of substances with +/-0.0001 precision.

What is the function of a beral pipette?

Transfers small amounts of liquid from one place to another.

What does a Bunsen burner produce?

An intense blue flame. Signup and view all the answers

What is a buret used for?

Dispensing known amounts of liquid reagent with high precision. Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucible used for?

High temperature heating. Signup and view all the answers

What are crucible tongs used for?

Picking up hot crucibles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of an electronic balance?

To measure mass of substances and equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What does an Erlenmeyer flask hold?

Substances that may splatter when heated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an evaporating dish?

To hold small amounts of chemicals for evaporation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a funnel?

To transfer liquids or remove solid particles from solutions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a glass stir rod used for?

To stir highly reactive chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

What does a scoopula do?

Transfers powdered solids. Signup and view all the answers

What is a clay triangle used for?

To support round bottom dishes when heated. Signup and view all the answers

What are plastic stir rods used for?

To stir chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

What does a graduated cylinder measure?

Volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is a graduated pipette used for?

To measure volume more accurately than a graduated cylinder. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a hot plate with stirrer?

To heat and stir substances simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

What is a pipette bulb used for?

To draw up and administer liquids. Signup and view all the answers

What does a ring stand provide?

Support for lab activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a spot or well plate used for?

To observe multiple microscale reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a striker?

To light a Bunsen burner. Signup and view all the answers

What does a test tube do?

Tests small amounts of chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

What are test tube brushes used for?

To clean cylinder-shaped lab equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube holder used for?

To hold test tubes when heating. Signup and view all the answers

What does a triple beam balance measure?

Mass of substances and equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a utility clamp used for?

To hold or provide support for lab equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a volumetric flask used for?

To make solutions of fixed volume with high precision. Signup and view all the answers

What does a volumetric pipette do?

Collects or administers a single volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a wash bottle?

To dispense water or solutions for rinsing. Signup and view all the answers

What are watch glasses used for?

Washing solids out of a container or off a stirring rod. Signup and view all the answers

What does wire gauze do?

Supports glassware when placed across a support ring. Signup and view all the answers

What is a separatory funnel used for?

To portion off components of a mixture between two immiscible liquids. Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube rack used for?

To keep test tubes upright. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of goggles in the lab?

For eye protection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mortar and pestle used for?

To grind and mix solids. Signup and view all the answers

What does a magnetic stir bar do?

Provides hands-free stirring action. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chemistry Lab Equipment Overview

Beaker Tongs: Specifically designed for handling hot beakers safely, preventing burns.
Analytical Balance: Offers highly precise mass measurements up to +/-0.0001 grams, essential for intricate experiments.
Beral Pipette: Ideal for transferring small liquid volumes without contamination.

Heating and Reaction Equipment

Bunsen Burner: Generates a controllable blue flame, utilized for heating, melting solids, or catalyzing reactions.
Crucible and Lid: High-temperature resistant container for various heating needs, crucial in chemical reactions.
Crucible Tongs: Essential for safely handling hot crucibles to avoid injury.

Measuring Instruments

Electronic Balance: Measures mass with lower precision than an analytical balance, suitable for general use.
Graduated Cylinder: Standard laboratory tool for accurately measuring liquid volumes.
Graduated Pipette: Provides greater volume measurement accuracy compared to graduated cylinders.

Containers and Holding Equipment

Erlenmeyer Flask: Designed to hold substances that may splatter, often sealed with a cork for reactions.
Evaporating Dish: Used for recovering dissolved solids through evaporation, ideal for solution concentration.
Test Tube: Used for conducting small-scale reactions, allowing for easy observation of chemical processes.

Support and Safety Equipment

Ring Stand and Iron Ring: Crucial for supporting equipment during experiments, particularly for heating and titration.
Goggles: Mandatory for protecting the eyes during lab experiments, promoting safety.
Wash Bottle: Used to dispense distilled water or solvents for rinsing glassware.

Additional Specialized Accessories

Funnel: Facilitates the transfer and filtration of liquids, ensuring no spills occur.
Scoopula: Handy tool for transferring powdered solids, also known as a spatula.
Spot or Well Plate: Enables observation of multiple microscopic reactions simultaneously, ideal for small-scale experiments.

Mixing and Stirring Tools

Glass Stir Rod: Utilized for mixing reactive chemicals, preserving safety during experiments.
Plastic Stir Rod: Alternative for stirring substances, often used for ease of handling.
Magnetic Stir Bar: Pairs with magnetic stirrers to enable automated mixing, enhancing efficiency.

Additional Lab Equipment

Separatory Funnel: Essential for separating components of mixtures by exploiting differing densities of immiscible liquids.
Triple Beam Balance: Offers a manual method for measuring mass, featuring adjustable riders.
Utility Clamp: Provides stability for various lab equipment when attached to a ring stand.

Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies

Test Tube Brushes: Necessary for cleaning cylindrical laboratory apparatus effectively.
Test Tube Holder: Facilitates safe handling of test tubes during heating processes.
Wire Gauze: Supports glassware over flame, ensuring even heat distribution and safety.

Grinding and Mixing Tools

Mortar and Pestle: Traditional tools for grinding and mixing solid substances in the lab, enhancing preparation processes.

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Test your knowledge of essential chemistry lab equipment with these flashcards. Each card features a term and its definition, helping you understand the tools used in laboratory settings. Perfect for students and anyone interested in chemistry!