Lab Equipment Names and Uses

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What does goggles protect?

Face from heat

Skin from cuts

Eyes from chemical splashes (correct)

Hands from chemicals

What is a Bunsen burner used for?

Heating substances

A graduated cylinder accurately measures liquid volumes.

True

What tool is used for stirring or mixing chemicals?

Stirring rod Signup and view all the answers

What are forceps used for?

Picking up or holding small items Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a watch glass?

To hold and observe small amounts of solids or liquids Signup and view all the answers

What type of glassware is generally used to hold liquids?

Beaker Signup and view all the answers

What does a thermometer measure?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube clamp used for?

Holding hot test tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is an electronic balance used for?

Determining mass Signup and view all the answers

What does a dropper do?

Draws in and dispenses drops of liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a funnel?

Pouring liquids through a small opening, minimizes spilling Signup and view all the answers

What is a mortar and pestle used for?

Grinding up materials Signup and view all the answers

What is a scoop typically used for in a lab?

Picking up or transferring solid chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is wire gauze used for?

Supporting a container during heating Signup and view all the answers

How many test tubes does a test tube rack hold?

5-6 test tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a wash bottle?

Rinsing laboratory glassware Signup and view all the answers

What does an Erlenmeyer flask do?

Holds liquids and has a narrow neck to prevent splashes Signup and view all the answers

What is a ring stand used for?

Holding equipment above the lab table Signup and view all the answers

What is a ring clamp used for?

Holding glassware or other lab equipment with a ring stand Signup and view all the answers

What type of tube is a test tube?

Open tube used to hold liquids Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fume hood?

Prevent exposure to hazardous fumes from chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is a hot plate / stir plate used for?

Heating and stirring substances Signup and view all the answers

What does a triple beam balance measure?

Mass Signup and view all the answers

What is an alcohol burner used for?

Heating/burning substances Signup and view all the answers

What does a spring scale measure?

Force or weight Signup and view all the answers

What are spatulas used for in the lab?

Scooping small amounts of solid chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is a plastic pipette used for?

Measuring and dispensing small amounts of liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube brush used for?

Cleaning test tubes Signup and view all the answers

What does pH paper measure?

pH (acids and bases) Signup and view all the answers

What is a ruler used for?

Measuring shorter lengths in inches or centimeters Signup and view all the answers

What is a meter stick used for?

Measuring length in centimeters or meters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lab Equipment Overview

Goggles: Essential for eye protection against chemical splashes during experiments.
Bunsen Burner: A fundamental device used to heat substances safely in the lab.
Graduated Cylinder: Precision instrument for measuring liquid volumes accurately.
Stirring Rod: Handy tool for mixing and stirring various chemicals in solutions.

Tools for Handling and Observing

Forceps: Useful for picking up and holding small items without direct contact.
Watch Glass: Acts as a small dish for holding or observing solids and liquids.
Beaker: Versatile glassware primarily for containing and holding liquids.
Thermometer: Instrument for measuring temperature, typically in degrees Celsius.

Equipment for Heating and Mixing

Test Tube Clamp: Designed to securely hold hot test tubes to prevent burns.
Electronic Balance: Instrument that determines mass with high accuracy.
Dropper: Facilitates drawing in and dispensing liquid drops with precision.
Funnel: Aids in transferring liquids through small openings, reducing spills.

Grinding and Transferring Materials

Mortar and Pestle: Used for grinding substances into finer particles.
Scoop: Useful for picking up or transferring solid chemicals safely.
Wire Gauze: Supports containers like beakers during heating to distribute heat evenly.

Test Tube and Glassware Support

Test Tube Rack: Holds multiple test tubes securely, preventing spills and breakage.
Wash Bottle: Ideal for rinsing laboratory glassware with distilled water.
Ring Stand: Provides stable support for various equipment and can hold clamps.

Storage and Specialized Equipment

Erlenmeyer Flask: Holds liquids with a narrow neck to minimize splashing during mixing or swirling.
Ring Clamp: Utilized with a ring stand to securely hold glassware for heating or mixing.
Test Tube: Open-ended tubes for holding and experimenting with liquids.
Fume Hood: Protects individuals from hazardous chemical fumes during experiments.

Heating and Measurement

Hot Plate/Stir Plate: Combines heating and stirring capabilities for solutions.
Triple Beam Balance: Classic balance used for measuring mass reliably.
Alcohol Burner: Provides a flame for heating substances effectively.
Spring Scale: Measures force or weight through tension.

Measuring Liquids and Cleaning

Spatulas: Essential for scooping small amounts of solid chemicals with ease.
Plastic Pipette: Used for measuring and distributing small volumes of liquid accurately.
Test Tube Brush: Specialized for cleaning test tubes to maintain laboratory hygiene.
pH Paper: Tool for measuring the pH level, distinguishing between acids and bases.

Measurement Tools

Ruler: Standard tool for measuring shorter lengths in inches or centimeters.
Meter Stick: Long measuring device used for longer lengths in centimeters or meters.

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