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Lab Apparatus
functions of each lab apparatus
Term | Definition |
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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 |