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Chem I instruments
equipment used in chemistry lab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |