Lab Equipment Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering common laboratory equipment and their specific functions based on the provided lecture notes.

Visorgogs

Protects eyes from splashes

Forcep

Grasp or manipulates small objects

Beaker tongs

Used to safely lift, hold, and move hot or hazardous glass beakers

Spatula

Transfers small amounts of SOLID chemicals or powders

Beaker

Hold and mixes liquids; measures approximate volumes

Hot Plate

Heats substances; provides controlled temperature for experiments.

Erlenmeyer Flask

Contains liquids; allows for swirling without spillage.

Thermometer

Measures temperature of liquids accurately

Evaporating Dish

Evaporates solutions

Funnel

Used for guiding liquid or powder into small openings.

Graduated Cylinder

Measures precise liquid volumes; tall, narrow shape

Stirring rod

Mixes solutions; made or plastic

Pipette

Transfers small LIQUID volumes.