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Lab Equipment
Names and Functions of Lab Equipment
Term | Definition |
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Beaker | Glassware used to mix and heat substances |
Graduated Cylinder | Used to measure the volume of liquids. Not for mixing or heating! |
Triple Beam Balance | Measure the mass of an object |
Ruler/Meter Stick | Measure length or distance |
Test Tube | Glassware used to hold a small amount of a substance |
Test Tube Holder | Used to hold one test tube |
Test Tube Rack | Used to hold one or many test tubes |
Beaker Tongs | Used to pick up a hot beaker |
Bunsen Burner | Used to heat substances using a flame |
Medicine Dropper/Pipette | Used to transfer only a few drops of liquid |
Tweezers/forceps | Used to pick up or hold very small substances |
Erlenmeyer Flask | Glassware with a narrow top used to mix and heat substances |
Ring Stand | Base and pole used to attach clamps to hold items |
Ring Clamp | A round circle shaped metal attached to ring stand to hold items |
Test Tube Clamp | To a hold a test tube onto a ring stand for heating |
Glass Stirring Rod | Used for stirring and made of glass to withstand heat, staining or corrosion |
Wire Gauze | Placed on ring clamp to act as a shelf for a beaker and protect it from the flame |
Test Tube Brush | Used to clean the inside of test tubes or other glassware. |
Goggles | Protects the eyes |