Chemistry Equipment Quizlet Flashcards
graduated cylinder
A graduated cylinder is used to measure volumes of liquids.
Beaker
Beakers hold solids or liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated.
beaker tongs
Used to move beakers containing hot liquids
Erlenmeyer flask
used to hold liquids, has narrow neck to prevent splashes
Florence Flask
It is used for the mixing of chemicals. Narrow neck prevents splash exposure.
Test tube
a thin glass tube closed at one end, used to hold small amounts of material for laboratory testing or experiments.
test tube holder
Holds test tubes
test tube brush
used to clean test tubes
test tube rack
holds 5-6 test-tubes in a row
rubber stopper
used to cover ends of test tubes and flasks
spot plate/well plate
Used to do small-scale experiments
watch glass
to hold small amount of solids, such as the product of a reaction or as a cover for a beaker
glass stirring rod
to mix or stir substances; made of glass to resist heat, stains, corrosion
Scoopula
used to transfer solid chemicals
mortar and pestle
to grind chemicals to a powder
Forceps
used to pick up or hold small items
funnel
for pouring liquid or other substance through a small opening
Wash bottle, plastic
contains distilled water, used for rinsing
Bunsen burner
Used to heat substances in lab
Ringstand
a safe and convenient way to perform reactions that require heating using a Bunsen burner
ring clamp
attaches to a lab stand and used to hold a variety of lab equipment
utility clamp (test tube clamp)
Used for narrow-necked and/or unstable based containers
wire gauze with ceramic center
to support glassware during heating-typically on top of ring support that is a attached to a ring stand
clay triangle
used to hold a crucible while the crucible is heated
evaporating dish
porcelain; used to contain small volumes of solid being heated
crucible
Crucibles are used for heating certain solids, particularly metals, to very high temperatures
crucible tongs
to hold hot crucibles
Pipet
A glass or transparent plastic tube used to accurately measure small amounts of liquid