Common Laboratory Apparatuses Quiz

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Common Laboratory Apparatuses

Test Tube: Holds, mixes, or heats small quantities of solids or liquids.
Erlenmeyer Flask: Ideal for mixing, heating, and storing liquids; versatile in liquid-handling processes.
Graduated Cylinder: Calibrated to accurately measure specific volumes at certain temperatures.
Beaker: Functions as a reaction container; suitable for holding liquids or solid samples.
Ordinary Funnel: Separates solid substances from solutions; aids in transferring materials into narrow containers.
Watch Glass: Circular glass piece for evaporating liquids and weighing solids.
Wire Gauze: Metal sheet used to evenly distribute heat and prevent direct heating.
Iron Stand: Supports apparatus like burettes and flasks for stability during experiments.
Iron Clamp: Holds glassware securely while mounted on an iron stand.
Iron Ring: Supports glassware, functioning as a stabilizer during experiments.
Mortar & Pestle: Tools for crushing solids into smaller pieces or grinding into fine powder.
Evaporating Dish: Allows for the separation of liquids from solids by evaporation.
Stirring Rod: Mixes liquids or solids, can assist in transferring liquids between glassware.
Thermometer: Measures temperature by utilizing materials that expand or contract with heat.
Test Tube Rack: Holds multiple test tubes upright simultaneously for convenience.
Medicine Dropper: Transfers small liquid quantities with precision.
Crucible Tong: Safely lifts hot crucibles from heat sources.
Test Tube Holder: Holds hot test tubes securely to prevent burns.
Clay Triangle: Supports crucibles over a Bunsen burner for heating.
Water-trough: Contains water for gas collection.
Test Tube Brush: Cleans test tubes and narrow glassware effectively.
Pipet: Measures or transfers small liquid volumes, often in milliliters or microliters.
Volumetric Flask: Accurately measures a specific volume for precise solution preparation.
Cork Borer: Cuts holes in cork or rubber stoppers for glass tubing insertion.
Florence Flask: Also known as ‘boiling flask’; used for heating or boiling solutions, features a round body and long neck.
Separatory Funnel: Used in liquid-liquid extraction to separate components with differing densities.
Burette: Delivers solutions in precise volumes, crucial for titration processes to reach accurate reaction endpoints.
Fish Tail/Wing Top: Attaches to a Bunsen burner to spread heat over a wider area.
Crucible and Cover: Designed for high-temperature melting or burning of solid chemicals.
Distilling Flask: Separates liquids with different boiling points through distillation.
Condenser: Cools vapors to convert them back into liquid form.
Hot Water Bath: Provides gentle heating for flammable chemicals to prevent fire hazards.
Capillary Tube: Thin tubes enabling liquids to move against gravity via capillary action.
Adapter: Connects different lab glassware pieces with incompatible joint sizes.
Iron Clamp Assembly: Secures utility clamps to a support stand for stability in experiments.

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Test your knowledge about common laboratory apparatuses with this quiz! Learn about the functions and uses of test tubes, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated cylinders, beakers, and funnels. Perfect for beginners in chemistry and science enthusiasts.