Lab Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards covering common lab equipment and their uses.

Beakers

Used for carrying liquids, heating liquids, and as a reaction vessel; not accurate for measuring volume.

Graduated Cylinder

Measures volume of a liquid; measures volume of an irregular solid using water displacement; measures in milliliters (mL); read the bottom of the meniscus.

Test Tube Tongs

Used to move or hold test tubes.

Crucible with Lid

Used to heat solids, generally over a Bunsen burner.

Bunsen Burner

Used to heat substances at a much higher temperature than a hot plate.

Wire Gauze

Acts as a supportive surface when heating over a flame.

Wash Bottle

Used to flush equipment with water.

Funnel

Allows controlled pouring of liquids from one container to another.

Ring Stand

Supports various clamps used to hold or support lab equipment.

Test Tubes

Used as a reaction vessel and for heating liquids.

Thermometer

Records temperature; measures in Celsius (
   C).

Glass Tubing

Connects pieces of lab equipment.

Ring Clamp

Supports materials when heating using a ring stand.

Triple Beam Balance

Measures the mass (in grams, g).

Wire Brush

Used to clean glassware.

Erlenmeyer Flask

Used for carrying liquids, heating liquids, and as a reaction vessel; not accurate for measuring the volume of a liquid.

Test Tube Rack

Holds Test Tubes.

Watch Glass

Allows liquids to evaporate.

Hot Plate

Used to heat substances.

Test Tube Clamps

Holds test tubes using a ring stand.

Digital Scale

Measures mass, in grams (g), electronically.

Round Bottom Flask

Used for carrying liquids, heating liquids, and as a reaction vessel.

Glass Stirring Rod

Used to stir chemicals, mixtures, or substances.

Broken Glass Container

Used for disposal of sharp waste such as broken glass or metal.

Beaker Tongs

Used for carrying or moving beakers.

Mortar and Pestle

Used for grinding solids.

Heat Resistant Gloves

Used for handling very hot or very cold materials.

Safety Goggles

Protect eyes from chemicals, fumes, vapors, and broken glass.