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Lab Apparatus
functions of each lab apparatus
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Triple Beam Balance | For measuring mass |
| Thermometer | For measuring temperature |
| Test tube | For heating a small amount of substance |
| Spring scale | For measuring weight (force) |
| Test tube holder | For holding an individual test tube |
| Beaker | For measuring and pouring liquids; for heating or mixing substance |
| Wire gauze | To protect the bottom of a beaker or flask from flame; to support a beaker or flask on a ring clamp |
| Graduated cylinder | For measuring and pouring liquid; not for heating or mixing substances |
| Forceps or tweezers | For plucking or handling small objects |
| Beaker tong | For removing and holding a beaker |
| Ruler or meter stick | For measuring length or distance |
| Ring clamp and Test tube clamp | For holding a flask, a beaker, or a test tube on a ring stand |
| Ring stand | Plat form holds heating units;pole hold clasmp |
| funnel | To aid in pouring a liquid from a wide-mouth container; to filter substances filter paper is use |
| Test tub rack | For holding one or more test tubes |
| Medicine/eye dropper | For transferring small amount (drops) of liquid |
| Goggles | To protect the eyes |
| Test tube brush | For cleaning inside the test tube |
| Bunsen burner | For heating, sterilization, and combustion |
| Glass Stirring Rod | To mix or stir substances; made of glass to resist heat, stains, and corrosion |