Page 1 - Recognizing Lab Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards covering common laboratory equipment listed on Page 1.

Forceps

A tweezer-like instrument used to grasp and manipulate small objects in the lab.

Triangular file

A metal file with a triangular cross-section used to smooth rough edges on glassware or metal.

Test tube brush

A long-handled brush with bristles used to clean the insides of test tubes.

Dropper pipet

A pipette with a bulb used to transfer small, precise volumes of liquid by drops.

Safety glasses

Protective eyewear that shields eyes from chemical splashes, dust, and debris.

Spatula

A flat blade used to transfer solids or to scrape substances from a container.

Stirring rod

A glass rod used to stir solutions and aid in pouring.

Glass-stoppered

Describes a container sealed with a glass stopper to prevent evaporation or contamination.

Test tube rack

A stand with slots to hold multiple test tubes upright.

Measuring Thermometer

A thermometer with a scale used to measure temperature precisely.

Pipet

A slender instrument used to measure and transfer precise volumes of liquids.

Buret

A long, graduated glass tube with a stopcock used to deliver accurate volumes in titrations.

Gas-collecting tube

A tube used to collect gases produced in a reaction.

Ring stand

A metal stand with a vertical rod used to support glassware during experiments.

Gas-collecting bottle

A bottle designed to collect gases during a reaction.

Test tube

A small cylindrical glass container used to hold, mix, or heat small quantities of substances.

Graduated cylinder

A tall cylinder with marked graduations used to measure liquid volumes.

Beaker

A wide-mouth glass container used to hold, mix, or heat liquids.

Funnel

A conical tool with a narrow stem used to pour liquids into containers with small openings.

Volumetric flask

A flask calibrated to contain a precise volume of liquid for standard solutions.

Erlenmeyer flask

A conical flask used to mix solutions with less splashing.

Plastic wash bottle

A squeezable bottle with a narrow plastic tip used to rinse glassware.

Test tube holder

A device or clamp used to hold a test tube, often on a ring stand.

Rubber stoppers

Rubber plugs used to seal test tubes, flasks, or other containers.

Pinch clamp

A small clamp used to regulate or stop the flow of liquid through tubing.

Watch glass

A shallow, circular glass dish used to cover beakers or hold small amounts of material.

Evaporating dish

A shallow dish used to evaporate solvents from liquids.

Crucible and cover

A small ceramic vessel used to heat materials to high temperatures; the cover helps contain the material.

Utility clamp

A general-purpose clamp mounted on a ring stand to hold glassware.

Buret clamp

A clamp used to secure a buret to a ring stand.

Crucible tongs

Tongs used to move hot crucibles and covers.

Wire gauze

A mesh used on a ring stand to support glassware and distribute heat.

Iron ring

A metal ring that attaches to a ring stand to support glassware.

Pipestem triangle

A triangular wire support used to hold a crucible during heating.

Lab balance

A precision scale used to measure mass.

Burner

A device (often a Bunsen burner) that provides a flame for heating substances.