Honors Chemistry Lab Equipment, Safety, and Syllabus

goggles

protects eyes from chemical splashes, wear them while working with glass, chemicals, or heat.

Bunsen burner

used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids, can be controlled with the intake of oxygen

graduated cylinder

accurately measures liquid volumes, a tall, narrow container with a volume scale used to measure liquids, unit label will be milliliters (mL)

stirring rod

used for stirring liquids

forceps

used to pick up or hold small items

beaker

An open cylindrical container with a pouring lip; used for mixing larger amounts of substances (not used for measurement)

thermometer

measures temperature (science uses degrees in Celsius)

test tube tongs

used for holding a test tube that is too hot to handle

balance

an instrument used to measure mass, unit label will be grams(g) in our class

volumetric flask

for making up solutions to a known volume, the most accurate glassware

funnel

for pouring liquid or other substance through a small opening

utility clamp

attaches to ring stand and is used to hold laboratory glassware

mortar and pestle

Used to grind up materials into finer particles, a process called powdering

pipette

measures small amounts of liquids accurately. An instrument used to measure very small tiny volumes, usually less than a milliliter.

striker

Used to light the Bunsen Burner (Flint & Steel)

rubber stopper

used to cover ends of test tubes and flasks

spatula/scoopula

small scoop used to transfer powder and crystal chemicals(scoop on one side, spatula on the other)

test tube rack

holds 5-6 test-tubes in a row

wash bottle

used to rinse various pieces of laboratory glassware. Filled with distilled water, not tap

ring stand

holds funnels, beakers, burets, wire gauze, and other lab equipment above the table

Erlenmeyer flask

used to hold liquids, has narrow neck to prevent splashes

iron ring clamp

used with ring stand to hold a glass container

test tube

open tube used to hold liquids; long cylindrical tube opened at one end; used for combining/heating substances. When heating, face the opening AWAY from anyone

weigh boat

used for weighing and transferring powers and crystals. Used as a container while weighing a substance. TARE the balance after placing the weigh boat, but before you measure your substance.

hot plate / stir plate

used to heat and stir substances

Microwell plate (Reaction tray)

A container used to compare small amounts of chemicals at one time

beaker tongs

used for picking up beakers, large crucibles, large evaporating dishes, etc.

fire extinguisher

A portable device that puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals.

HOW to USE….. PASS

PULL… Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.

AIM… Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire. …

SQUEEZE… Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.

SWEEP… Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out.

eye wash station and shower

Allows harmful things to be washed out of eyes

test tube brush

used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinders

Closed toed shoes

The best footwear to wear to lab is

Fire Drill

Go out the door, turn right (towards MTMS), go out the FRONT of the building (secret exit before the windows), and go to pole 1. Line up in ABC order so that the teacher may take the role.

Late work policy

labs will be accepted up to one week late for full credit, homework will not be accepted for credit

Absent Work Policy

Check the Canvas agenda for the day and email the teacher if you have any follow-up questions.

calculator

TI-84 or above (no phone or computer during quizzes or tests)

meniscus

The curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube

computer

bring it charged and ready to use to class everyday

test corrections policy

test corrections must be started within one week of the original test date

Lab Safety Hair

If you hair is below your chin, you must pull back your hair while using heat or chemicals.

Over pouring

If you over-pour your solution, do NOT pour it back into the original container… Pour extra into the sink… prevent contamination

Over measuring powders on the balance

If you over-scoop your powder, do NOT pour it back into the original container… Put extra into the sink or trash… prevent contamination

Broken Glass Container

When a piece of glassware is broken, as with any other emergency during a lab, the first action should be to notify your instructor. They will either dispose of the glassware or instruct you on what action to take.

unknown liquid spill

When there is an unknown spilled liquid or with any other emergency during a lab, the first action should be to notify your instructor. They will either clean it up or instruct you on what action to take.

waft

be driven or carried along, as by the air correct and safe way to smell chemicals in the lab