Lab Equipment

volumetric flask- used for making up solutions to a known volume.

beaker- used to hold liquids or to measure a large volume of liquids

buret- dispensing and transferring known volumes of fluids

triple beam balance- used to measure the mass of a substance

pipette- draw in a liquid and dispense it in drops

scoopula- used to scoop to transfer powder and crystal chemicals (solids)

erlenmeyer’s flask- holds liquids, and has a narrow neck to prevent splashes

test tube- holds liquids for testing and experiment

graduated cylinder- used to accurately measure the volume of liquids

thermometer- used to measure the temperature

forceps- used to pick up or hold small things

spatula- used to scoop or transfer powder chemicals

evaporating dish- used for heating a liquid, mixture to evaporate, leaves a solid substance behind

watch glass- used to cover up for beaker, and holds solids while being weighed

hot plate/stirrer- used to heat and stir substances

test tube rack- used to hold test tubes in rows

tongs- used to hold or remove hot glassware

ring stand- used to hold clamps, funnels, and wire gauze above table

crucible/cover- holds small amounts of chemicals for heating

stoppers- cover the ends of test tubes and flasks

bunsen burner- used to heat substances

well/spot plate- used to hold very small amounts of chemicals for multiple testings

clay triangle- used to hold a crucible while it’s being heated

safety goggles- used to protect your eyes from chemical splashes