Lab equipment

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What is a transfer pipette?

A long thin plastic tube with a bulb on one end

What is a transfer pipette used for?

It is used to transfer liquids, some are roughly calibrated

What is a graduated cylinder?

tall cylinder with accurate markings

What is a graduated cylinder used for?

It is used for precise measurement of liquids

What is a triple beam balance?

A balance that has a flat metal circular platform and three beams with sliding masses

What is a triple beam balance used for?

It is used to measure mass

What is an electronic balance?

A balance that has a flat metal circular platform and an electronic digital display

What is an electronic balance used for?

It is used to measure mass

What is a beaker?

It is a straight walled wide-mouthed container with rough calibrations

What is a beaker used for?

It is used to hold liquids or solids

What is an Erlenmeyer flask?

A cone-shaped, narrow-mouthed container with rough calibrations

What is an Erlenmeyer flask used for?

It is used for mixing solutions, heating liquids, etc.

What is a bunsen burner?

A tall silver metal hollow rod with adjustments at the base to control the flow of gas for burning

What is a bunsen burner used for?

It is used to heat substances

What is a striker?

A long metal device with a movable arm that has a piece of flint on the end

What is a striker used for?

It is used to light a Bunsen burner

What is a clamp stand/ring stand?

A tall metal rod screwed into a solid metal base

What is a clamp stand/ring stand used for?

It is used to clamp pieces of equipment into place

What is a test tube?

A (usually) small glass tube

What is a test tube used for?

It is used to hold small amounts of liquid or solids

What are test tube tongs/test tube holder?

A 2 pronged metal device

What is a test tube prong/holder used for?

It is used to pick up a beaker, flask or test tube

What is a dropper bottle?

A small square glass bottle which has an eye dropper for a lid

What is a dropper bottle used for?

It is used to hold liquid

What is a weight boat?

A plastic dish that sits on a balance

What is a weight boat used for?

It is used to weigh dry chemicals

What is a scoopula?

A rounded piece of metal with a pointed end

What is a scoopula used for?

it is used to scoop up dry chemicals

What is a wash bottle?

A plastic squeezable bottle with a long thin spout

What is a wash bottle used for?

It usually contains water to use in labs

What is a watch glass?

A small thin glass concave dish (also referred to as an evaporating dish)

What is a watch glass used for?

It is used to hold small amounts of liquid

What is a test tube rack?

A plastic or wood rack with holes to hold six test tubes upright, and six test tubes upside down

What is a test tube rack used for?

Holding test tubes