Laboratory Beakers Quiz

Beakers

• Used for holding various chemicals, not designed for precise measurement.
• Available in different sizes, useful as reaction containers for liquids or solids.
• Essential for catching liquids during titrations and filtering operations.

Graduated Cylinder

• Specifically for measuring liquid volumes, estimated to the nearest 0.1 mL.
• Read measurement at eye level from the meniscus.
• Useful for mixing solutions through swirling.

Erlenmeyer Flask

• Used to contain reactions and hold liquid samples.
• Can be utilized for catching filtrates, benefiting from a narrow neck.
• Suitable for mixing and boiling liquids; comes in various sizes.

Florence Flask

• Used to measure precise volumes of liquid and for making dilutions.
• Ideal for boiling liquids or preparing standard solutions.
• Can collect gases if applicable; varying sizes available.

Volumetric Flask

• Specifically designed to measure exact volumes or to prepare standard solutions.
• Used for precise dilutions; suitable for gas collection.
• Only calibrated for one specific volume, comes in diverse sizes.

Reagent Bottle

• Designed for storing reagents such as acids and bases.
• Useful for transporting chemicals, visibility of contents is key.

Rubber Stoppers

• Used to seal flasks and test tubes, preventing contamination and evaporation.
• Features holes for inserting glass tubing, probes, or thermometers during experiments.

Test Tubes and Rack

• Holds individual chemicals or tubes during experimentation.
• Provides organization and safety during tests or reactions.

Distillation Flask

• Separates liquids based on boiling points, not intended for precise measurements.

Burette

• Allows for the precise addition of liquids, measuring to the nearest 0.01 mL with practice.
• Essential for titration experiments where exact liquid measurements are critical.

Ring Stand and Ring Clamps

• Provides a stable base and structure for experimental setups.
• Holds glassware securely in place during experiments, allowing for safe operations.