Laboratory Equipment and Functions

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards defining various laboratory instruments and their functions based on the provided lecture transcript.

test tubes

holding small samples containing small-scale reactions

beaker

container measuring liquid

elenmeyer flask

measure mix and store liquids

florence flask

heating liquids particularly distillation

volumetric flask

measure precise volumes of liquids/ precise dilutions

graduated cylinder

accurately measures VOLUME of liquids, chemical, or solutions in lab settings

glass funnel

channel liquids/ narrow openings, preventing spills and wastage

burette

accurately in dispensing variable volumes/ particularly filtration experiments

dropper

addittion of liquids drop by drop

graduated pippet

measure solution volumes

watch glass

holding small samples/ covering beakers/ evaporating dishes

thermometer

measures temparature

reagent bottle

container where you put chemicals that cant be thrown in a sink

crucible

heat small ampunt substance at a very high temparature

mortar and pestle

grind materialls

forceps

pick up small objects

mcroscope

viewing ultra minute objects/ process of magnification

PH meter

used to measure PH level (acidity or alkilinity) less than $7$ = acidic

ring stand

for holding pieces of glassware in place

test tube rack

hold testubes om to hold them steady

test tube holder

holding test tubes when test tubes should not be touched

tongs

hold many things

tripod

three legged stand that supports wire gauze while heating

multimeter

measure the current voltage and resistance

wash bottles

dispensing small quantities of distilled water

wing top

used with a bunsen burner/ fish tail

wire gauze

supports beakers to be heated by bunsen burners

clay triangle

wire frame with purcelain used to support cubicle

bunsen burner

single open gas flame/use for heating

platform balance

measure mass of material

centrifuge

separate by spinning them at high speeds