Laboratory Apparatus and Their Functions

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering laboratory apparatus and their specific functions as described in the lecture notes.

Graduated Cylinder

Measures the volume of liquids accurately.

Buret

Delivers precise amounts of liquid, mainly for titrations.

Glass Pipet

Transfers and measures liquids accurately.

Volumetric Flask

Prepares solutions with an exact concentration.

Thermometer

Measures temperature.

Beaker

Used for mixing, heating and holding chemicals.

Erlenmeyer Flask (E. Flask)

Used for mixing chemicals by swirling without spilling.

Round Bottom Flask

Used for heating and running chemical reactions.

Test Tube

Holds, mixes and heats small amounts of chemicals.

Watch Glass

Holds small samples or covers beakers during heating.

Evaporating Dish

Evaporates liquids to leave solids behind.

Crucible and Cover

Strongly heats substances at very high temperatures.

Funnel

Transfers liquids and supports filtration.

Filter Flask

Used in vacuum filtration.

Buchner Funnel

Used for vacuum filtration of solid-liquid mixtures.

Filter Paper

Separates solids from liquids.

Ring Stand

Supports laboratory equipment.

Iron Ring

Holds wire gauze or clay triangle over a flame.

Utility Clamp

Holds test tubes, flasks, or burets.

Clamp Holder

Connects clamps to the ring stand.

Buret Clamp

Holds burets during titration.

Test Tube Holder

Holds a test tube while heating.

Wire Gauze

Supports beakers and spreads heat evenly.

Clay Triangle

Supports a crucible during heating.

Test Tube Rack

Holds multiple test tubes upright.

Bunsen Burner

Provides a flame for heating chemicals.

Glass Stirring Rod

Stirs liquids.

Dropper Pipet

Adds liquids one drop at a time.

Polywash Bottle

Dispenses distilled water for rinsing glassware.

Spatula/Scoop/Spoon

Transfers solid chemicals.

Forceps

Picks up small objects or specimens.

Mortar and Pestle

Grinds solids into powder.

Sample Vial

Stores small amounts of chemicals.

Wide-Mouth Bottle

Stores chemicals.

Pinch Clamp

Stops liquid flow through rubber tubing.

Screw Clamp

Controls liquid flow through tubing.

Test Tube Brush/Beaker Brush

Cleans laboratory glassware.

Triangular File

Scores glass before cutting.

Scalpel

Cuts tissues or specimens.

Dissecting Scissors

Cuts tissues during dissection.

Dissecting Needle

Probes and separates tissues.

Petri Dish

Grows bacterial cultures.

Inoculating Loop

Transfers microorganisms.

Chemplate (Well Plate)

Performs small-scale chemical reactions.

Microscope Slide

Holds specimens for viewing.

Microscope

Magnifies tiny organisms and cells.