laboratory familiarisation

What is a laboratory?

A room for scientific experimentation

What is the purpose of a laboratory?

To conduct scientific experiments and research

What does laboratory apparatus refer to?

Tools used by scientists in the lab

What are some common laboratory apparatuses?


Test tube

Beaker

Conical flask

Bunsen burner

Pipette

Burette

Thermometer

What is the use of an evaporating dish?


To evaporate solutions to dryness

What is a beaker used for?

To hold or measure solutions

What is the function of an aspirator bottle?

To store distilled water during experiments

What is a crucible used for?

To ignite substances at high temperatures

What is the purpose of Woulff’s bottle?

To hold drying agents for gases

What is a conical flask commonly used for?

During titration experiments

What are flat and round bottom flasks used for?

For boiling during distillation experiments