Laboratory Equipment Flashcards

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Beakers are used as containers in laboratories and are available in various sizes. They often have volume markings, but these are only rough estimates.

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Erlenmeyer flasks are often used as reaction vessels, particularly in titrations, but the volume markings should not be considered accurate.

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Volumetric flasks are used to measure and store solutions with a high degree of accuracy, possessing a marking that indicates the exact volume.

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Graduated cylinders are used to transfer liquids with a moderate degree of accuracy.

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Pipettes are used for transferring liquids with a fixed volume and require a high degree of accuracy.

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A funnel is used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.