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Safety & Equipment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Graduated Cylinder | Measures PRECISE volumes of liquids in mL |
| Buret | dispenses PRECISE volumes of liquids in mL; markings count BACKWARDS |
| Volumetric Flask | PRECISEly makes a specific volume of a solution (one line) |
| Beaker | Large mouth glass CONTAINER for NOT precise volumes |
| Erlenmeyer flask | Small mouth glass CONTAINER; wide base for NOT precise volumes |
| Test tube | CONTAINER for liquids undergoing reactions/being heated |
| Electronic balance | PRECISEly measures mass |
| Hot plate | Heats up substance at a specific temperature |
| Beaker tongs | Circular tongs; can hold a hot beaker |
| Crucible tongs | Needle-nose tongs used to pick up small items |
| Hot hands | Silicon pads; can hold/transfer hot beaker |
| Striker | Creates spark for flame for Bunsen Burner |
| Bunsen Burner | Gas flame burner; methane as a fuel source |
| Ring Stand | Supports the clamps/equipment |
| Ring Clamp | Attaches to ring stand for support |
| Wire gauze | Support whatever the ring clamp is holding; spreads heat of burner flame |
| Test tube clamp | Attaches to ring stand to hold a test tube |
| Funnel | Pour liquids into small opening, or w/ filter paper for filtration |
| Crucible | Container to heat small substances to high heat |
| Evaporating Dish | Holds a bit of solution so when heated causes evaporation |
| Watch glass | Curved clear glass plate to cover beakers |
| Spot/well plate | Plastic plate to make small reactions in micro labs |
| Pipet | Dispense drops of liquid chemicals |
| Scoopula | Transfer solids out of container |
| Acid spills | Place Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking soda) |
| Base spills | Place vinegar (Acetic acid) |
| Corrosive | eats away at objects |
| Health hazard | can be carcinogenic or radioactive |
| Oxidizer | Steals electrons from other substances, highly chemically active |