Common Laboratory Equipment

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<p>Beaker</p>

Beaker

Running reactions, mixing chemicals, heating chemicals

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<p>Filter Flask</p>

Filter Flask

Used in vacuum filtration

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<p>Watch Glass</p>

Watch Glass

Holding chemicals, covering beakers during heating

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<p>Dropper Pipets</p>

Dropper Pipets

For adding small amounts of chemicals - usually by drops

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<p>Graduated Glass Pipets</p>

Graduated Glass Pipets

Is used to accurately measure liquids. ALWAYS USE A BULB. They add varying amounts of liquids.

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<p>Volumetric Glass Pipets</p>

Volumetric Glass Pipets

Is used to accurately measure liquids. ALWAYS USE A BULB. They add the specified amount.

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<p>Buret</p>

Buret

Accurately measuring/delivering liquids

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<p>Round Bottom Flask</p>

Round Bottom Flask

Running reactions, heating chemicals, mixing chemicals - easier for mixing than beakers

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<p>Graduated Cylinder</p>

Graduated Cylinder

Used for accurately measuring the volume of liquids

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<p>Glass Stirring Rod</p>

Glass Stirring Rod

For stirring chemicals

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<p>Buchner Funnel</p>

Buchner Funnel

Funnel used for vacuum filtration

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<p>Polywash Bottle</p>

Polywash Bottle

Used to add chemicals or used to add solvents for cleaning of beakers and other glassware

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<p>Erlenmeyer Flask</p>

Erlenmeyer Flask

Running reactions, heating chemicals, mixing chemicals - easier for mixing than beakers

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<p>Volumetric Flask</p>

Volumetric Flask

Used to mix chemicals to accurately determine concentration

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<p>Test Tube</p>

Test Tube

Used for mixing and heating chemicals and running reactions - smaller quantities than beakers and flasks

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<p>Evaporating Dish</p>

Evaporating Dish

Used to evaporate liquids

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<p>Scoopula</p>

Scoopula

A laboratory tool used for transferring small amounts of solid substances. It typically consists of a metal or plastic handle with a spoon-shaped end, allowing for easy scooping and transferring of materials.

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<p>Test Tube Holder</p>

Test Tube Holder

It securely holds ________ in a lab. It has an adjustable clamp or spring mechanism for different sizes. It ensures safe handling during experiments or when heating over a flame.

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<p>Forceps</p>

Forceps

“Tweezers” that are used for gripping and manipulating small or delicate objects

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<p>Funnel</p>

Funnel

Used for filtering and for adding chemicals without spilling

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<p>Spatula</p>

Spatula

Are utensils that help with mixing, scraping, and other tasks related to transferring materials and samples from one place to another.

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<p>Analytical Balance</p>

Analytical Balance

Are precision measuring instruments used in quantitative chemical analysis, to determine the mass of solid objects, liquids, powders and granular substances.

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<p>Pipet pumps</p>

Pipet pumps

They are used for transferring precise volumes of liquid into a glass pipet.

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<p>Hot Plates</p>

Hot Plates

They are used to perform chemical reactions, to heat samples, and for numerous other activities. ______ are conceptually simple – a flat surface with heating elements.

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<p>Bunsen Burner</p>

Bunsen Burner

A type of gas burner commonly used as a heat source in laboratory experiments.

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<p>Wire Brush</p>

Wire Brush

Are typically designed with a wire handle and nylon bristles. These brushes are used for cleaning bottles, pipettes, burrettes, beakers, graduated cylinders, flasks, and glass test tubes.

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<p>Rubber Stoppers</p>

Rubber Stoppers

Are used to plug flasks and test tubes. The purpose of them is to prevent liquids, and sometimes gases, from escaping their containers, as well as prevent contaminants from entering the containers.

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