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What is a beaker used for?

Mixing, holding, and heating chemicals; has a spout for pouring and markings for approximate volume.

What are beaker tongs used for?

Handling hot beakers; they are rubber-coated with a wide circular grip.

What does a Bunsen burner do?

It is a metal device connected to a gas source, used for heating with an adjustable flame.

What is a burette commonly used for?

Precise liquid measurement; used in titrations and features a stopcock to control flow.

What is the purpose of a clay triangle in chemistry?

It supports a crucible over a heat source.

What is a crucible?

A small clay cup, often with a lid, used for heating substances to high temperatures.

How do you use crucible tongs?

They are scissor-like metal tongs with pointed tips, designed for handling hot crucibles or small glassware.

Describe an Erlenmeyer flask.

A narrow-necked flask with a wide base, used for mixing and swirling, with markings for approximate volume.

What is the function of a funnel in a laboratory?

It is used to pour liquids into containers without spilling, available in various sizes.

What is measured with a graduated cylinder?

Liquid volume; it is essential to read the bottom of the meniscus.

What are hot hands used for?

They are rubber holders with grip spikes for carrying hot materials.

What is a hot plate?

A flat heating device that is safer than an open flame but provides less heat.

What does a pipette do?

Transferring small, inaccurate amounts of liquid while avoiding cross-contamination.

What is a ring stand used for?

It supports clamps and glassware for experiments.

What is the purpose of a scale in the laboratory?

To measure the mass of substances; it should be tared/zeroed before weighing.

What is a scoopula?

A metal spatula used for scooping solids, which must be clean to avoid contamination.

What is a stir rod?

A glass stick used to stir substances, which should be cleaned between uses.

What is a test tube?

A small glass tube for holding, mixing, or heating small samples; it can be capped or placed in a rack.

What does a test tube rack do?

It is designed to hold multiple test tubes securely.

What are test tube tongs used for?

Light metal tongs designed to hold or heat test tubes over a flame.

What is a volumetric flask?

A round flask with a long neck, used to measure exact liquid volume at the calibration line.

What is the function of a wash bottle?

A squeeze bottle with a nozzle, used to rinse glassware or add small amounts of liquid.

What is a watch glass?

A concave glass disk used to evaporate liquids, weigh small solids, or cover beakers.

What is a weigh boat?

A disposable container used to hold solids while weighing.

What is a well plate?

A tray with multiple small wells to perform several chemical reactions simultaneously.