Chemistry Equipment Quizlet Flashcards ionicons-v5-c

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