Lab Equipment Names Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of goggles?

Used to heat substances

Used for stirring

Accurately measures liquid volumes

Protects eyes from chemical splashes (correct)

What is a Bunsen burner used for?

Used to heat substances

What does a graduated cylinder do?

Accurately measures liquid volumes

What is the use of a spot plate?

A flat plate with multiple 'wells' used as small test tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a pipet bulb?

Used to pull liquid up into a pipet Signup and view all the answers

What is a stirring rod used for?

Used for stirring Signup and view all the answers

What is an evaporating dish used for?

Liquids are heated over a flame so that they evaporate, leaving a solid residue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a watch glass?

To hold solids while being weighed, or as a cover for a beaker Signup and view all the answers

What is a beaker used for?

Used to hold liquids Signup and view all the answers

What does a thermometer measure?

Measures temperature in degrees Celsius Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube holder used for?

Clamp used to hold hot test tubes Signup and view all the answers

What does a balance do?

An instrument for determining weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a funnel?

For pouring liquid or other substances through a small opening Signup and view all the answers

What is a utility clamp used for?

Used to hold laboratory glassware Signup and view all the answers

What is a mortar and pestle used for?

Used to grind up materials Signup and view all the answers

What is a striker used for?

Used to light a Bunsen burner Signup and view all the answers

What does a rubber stopper do?

Used to cover ends of test tubes and flasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a spatula?

Small scoop used to transfer powder and crystal chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is wire gauze used for?

Used to support a container during heating Signup and view all the answers

What does a test tube rack do?

Holds 5-6 test tubes in a row Signup and view all the answers

What is a wash bottle used for?

Used to rinse various pieces of laboratory glassware Signup and view all the answers

What is a ring stand used for?

Holds funnels and wire gauze above the table Signup and view all the answers

What is an Erlenmeyer flask used for?

Used to hold liquids, has a narrow neck to prevent splashes Signup and view all the answers

What is a ring clamp used for?

Used with a ring stand to hold a glass container Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a clay triangle?

Used to hold a crucible while the crucible is heated Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube?

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

What is weighing paper used for?

Used for weighing and transferring powders and crystals Signup and view all the answers

What is filter paper used for?

Special paper used to separate solids from liquids Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fume hood?

Used to prevent a person from exposure to hazardous fumes from chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is a hot plate / stir plate used for?

Used to heat and stir substances Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Laboratory Equipment Overview

Goggles: Essential for protecting eyes from harmful chemical splashes during experiments.
Bunsen burner: A versatile tool for heating substances through an open flame.
Graduated cylinder: Precision instrument for accurately measuring liquid volumes in experiments.

Specialized Containers and Holders

Spot plate: Flat plate featuring multiple wells for conducting small chemical reactions similar to test tubes.
Test tube holder: Clamp specifically designed to securely hold hot test tubes, enhancing safety during procedures.
Test tube rack: A rack that accommodates 5-6 test tubes, organizing them for easy access in the lab.

Measuring and Heating Instruments

Thermometer: A tool used in science for measuring temperature, typically in degrees Celsius.
Balance: Instrument utilized for determining the weight of substances to ensure accurate measurements.
Evaporating dish: Used to heat liquids until they evaporate, leaving behind solid residues for analysis.

Tools for Liquid Handling

Pipet bulb: Essential for drawing liquid into a pipet, facilitating controlled transfer of liquids.
Funnel: Aids in pouring liquids or substances into containers with small openings, reducing spills.
Wash bottle: Rinses and cleans laboratory glassware, enabling proper maintenance of equipment.

Mixing and Grinding Equipment

Stirring rod: Simple yet effective tool for mixing various substances in containers.
Mortar and pestle: Traditional apparatus used for grinding solid materials into finer powders for experimentation.

Safety and Support Equipment

Rubber stopper: Seals test tubes and flasks, preventing contamination and evaporation of contents.
Wire gauze: Supports glass containers like beakers or flasks during heating, ensuring stability and safety.
Fume hood: Critical for laboratory safety, preventing exposure to toxic fumes generated by chemicals.

Miscellaneous Laboratory Tools

Striker: Device used to ignite the Bunsen burner safely and efficiently.
Erlenmeyer flask: features a narrow neck that minimizes spills while holding liquids during reactions.
Hot plate / stir plate: Dual-function device for both heating and stirring substances, enhancing preparation processes.

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Test your knowledge of essential lab equipment with these flashcards. Each card provides the name and function of common laboratory tools, from goggles to Bunsen burners. Perfect for students in chemistry and biology courses.