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Chem I instruments
equipment used in chemistry lab
Term | Definition |
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goggles | to protect the eyes - must always wear!! |
triple beam balance | to measure mass in grams |
graduated cylinder | to measure liquid volume in milliliters |
ruler or meter stick | to measure length in centimeters and millimeters |
thermometer | to measure temperature in Celsius |
Erlenmeyer flask | used to store and mix chemicals |
Florence flask | used to heat liquid chemicals |
beaker | used like a cup for mixing and heating chemicals |
funnel | used to transfer liquids from large containers to smaller ones |
evaporating dish | used to evaporate liquids or moisture from solids |
mortar and pestle | used to grind solids into a powder |
crucible | used to heat solids |
Bunsen burner | used for heating substances |
ring stand | used to support an apparatus |
iron ring | attaches to ring stand |
wire gauze | used to support glassware and distribute the heat |
pipe stem triangle | used to support the crucible during heating |
tongs | used to pick up hot glassware |
test tube | used to mix small amounts of chemicals |
test tube holders | used to pick up test tubes |
test tube rack | supports test tubes upright |
buret | used to deliver a specific amount of liquid volume in milliliters |
pipet | used to transfer a small quantity of a liquid |
stirring rod | used to stir chemicals |
forceps | used to pick up small objects |
scoop | used to pick up powdered chemicals |
spot plate | used to compare several experiments on a small scale |