Lab Equipment- Functions

beaker

stores larger volumes of liquids

graduated cylinder

measures volumes of liquids

clay triangle

holds crucible on iron ring above a Bunsen burner

crucible and lid

contain solids to be heated to high temperatures

crucible tongs

handles hot crucible, CAN be put in flame

test tube holder

holds/carries a single test tube

watch glass

holds solids to be dried; also makes good beaker lid

ring stand

holds lab apparatus, such as iron rings, with clamps

mortar and pestle

grinds solids into powder

rubber policeman

scrapes solids out of container; fits on end of a stir rod

forceps

picks up small or hot objects

Bunsen burner

generates heat by burning gas

test tube clamp

clamps test tube to ring stand

Erlenmeyer flast

contains larger amount of liquid for mixing purposes

goggles

wear at all times in lab to protect eyes

funnel

pours liquids into containers with small openings

evaporating dish

evaporates liquids on a wire gauze above a Bunsen burner

beaker tongs

handles hot beakers; do NOT put in flame

test tube rack

holds multiple test tubes

wire screen/gauze/mesh

holds hot beakers/flasks on iron ring

iron ring

clamps to ring stand to hold funnels, beakers, etc

spot plate

small ceramic plate with wells for performing small quantity reactions

stir rod

mixes solutions; made of glass

scoop/spatula/spoon

dips into bottles of solid chemicals

striker

used to create spark for Bunsen burner