Lab Equipment Terms

removes dry chemical from the container

spatula

holds liquids and usually comes in different sizes with rough volume markings. NEVER used to measure the exact volume of a liquid.

beaker

supplies heat energy for use in the lab

bunsen burner

used to clean certain types of glassware

test tube brush

used to accurately measure volume of liquids and comes in a variety of sizes with fine volume markings

graduated cylinder

metal pad used when heating liquids. glassware can sit carefully on it’s surface

wire gauze

made of wood (but can also be made of plastic or metal) that is used to hold a certain type of common glassware

test tube rack

used to dry chemicals into a fine powder

mortar and pestle

used to handle hot glassware safey

beaker tongs

piece of eye safety equipment

safety glasses

used to add chemical solution a little at a time

dropper

used to hold a hot test tube safely

test tube holder

used to stir a solution safely. DO NOT let it roll off the table, as it is made of glass

stirring rod

used to hold hot liquids and comes in different sizes with rough markings. its narrow neck can be sealed with a rubber stopper

erlenmeyer flask

holds, mixes, or heats small amounts of a solid or liquid

test tube

used to find the mass of substances

triple beam balance

measures things in centimeters

ruler

tells you temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius

thermometer

used to help pour liquids without making a mess

funnel

used to grasp small objects

forceps