Chemistry Equipment

Beaker

What is the purpose of a beaker?

to hold liquid

Erlenmeyer flask

What is the purpose of the erlenmeyer flask

to hold liquid

graduated cylinder

what is the purpose of the graduated cylinder

measure volumes of a liquid

test tube

what is the purpose of a test tube

holds small amounts of liquids

test tube rack

purpose of test tube rack

holds test tubes so that they don’t fall over

funnel

purpose of a funnel

allows liquid to go small opening

crucible

purpose of a crucible

set stuff on fire without touching it

beaker tongs

purpose of beaker tongs

pick up beaker without having to touch it

test tube tongs

purpose of test tube tongs

pick up test tubes without having to touch it

ring stand

purpose of a ring stand

holds and lifts equipment above a work surface

wire gauze

purpose of wire gauze

heat container so we don’t have to do it by hand

clay triangle

purpose of clay triangle

holds crucible

bunsen burner

purpose of bunsen burner

heat substances with an open flame

thermometer

purpose of thermometer

measures temperarture

balance

purpose of balance

balances mass of two substances

wash bottle

purpose of wash bottle

rince

hot hands

purpose of hot hands

pick up hot stuff

scoopula

purpose of scoopula

scoop chemicals

striker

purpose of striker

starts a fire