labequipment flash cards

Bunsen Burner

provides a controlled heat source for various laboratory procedures by producing a hot, adjustable flame.

Gas Bottle

used to safely store and transport compressed gases for various applications, such as chemical synthesis, reactions, and analysis

Pipet

used to accurately and precisely transfer a measured volume of liquid from one container to another

Buret

used to deliver a precise, variable volume of liquid with high accuracy

Thermometer

to measure and monitor temperatures of substances

24-well plate

used for holding and manipulating small liquid samples

Graduated Cylinder

used to accurately measure and dispense a specific volume of liquid

Wire Gauze

used to support a container (such as a beaker or flask) during heating

Ring Stand

Used as a support; Rings and clamps attach to the stand

Utility Clamp

Attaches to ring stand; securely holds and stabilized equipment such as flasks/test tubes

pipestem triangle

provides stable support for a crucible, evaporating dish, or filtering funnel during heating or gravity filtration over a Bunsen burner or other heat source

Iron Ring

to securely hold and support various laboratory apparatuses, such as flasks, crucibles, and funnels, on a ring stand

safety goggles

Used to protect eyes

Tongs

used to securely hold and support various laboratory apparatuses, such as flasks, crucibles, and funnels, on a ring stand

Wash Bottle

used to rinse various pieces of laboratory glassware

spatula

to transfer solid chemicals in weighing

scoopula

used to transfer solid chemicals

Micropipets (standard and narrow stem)

precisely measures very small amounts of liquids

funnel

for pouring liquid or other substance through a small opening

dropper

used to transfer small amounts of liquid

corks

Used as tops for test tubes and other glassware to prevent chemical leaks and contamination

mortar and pestle

to grind chemicals to a powder

evaporating dish

Used to evaporate liquids from a mixture

test tube rack

Holds test tubes

wire brush

Used to clean the inside of laboratory glassware

file

smoothing chipped or sharp glassware

forceps

to pick up or hold small, delicate, or potentially hazardous objects

Test tube holder/clamps

used for holding test tubes when heating or pouring items.

lab burner

Used to heat up chemicals and other substances

triple beam balance

instrument used to measure mass

watch glass

to hold solids while being weighed, or as a cover for a beaker

erlenmeyer flask

used to hold liquids, has narrow neck to prevent splashes

crucible and cover

used to heat substances to very high temperatures

beaker

used for holding, mixing, and heating liquids

test tubes

Used to store, mix, or heat small amounts of chemicals