Laboratory Equipment Flashcards

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Erlenmeyer Flask

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Erlenmeyer flasks hold solids or liquids that may release gases during a reaction or that are likely to splatter if stirred or heated.

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Graduated Cylinder

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Graduated cylinders are essential tools in laboratories for accurately measuring liquid volumes.

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Test Tube Holder

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A test tube holder is useful for holding a test tube which is too hot to handle.

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Test tube brushes

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Used to clean test tubes after lab

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Test tube rack

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Test tube racks hold test tubes upright during experiments.

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Watch Glass

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A watch glass is used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction.

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Medicine Dropper

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A medicine dropper is used to transfer a small volume of liquid (less than one mL). On top of each medicine dropper is a rubber bulb.

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Funnel

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A funnel is used to aid in the transfer of liquid from one vessel to another.

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Wash bottle

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A wash bottle has a spout that delivers a wash solution to a specific area. Distilled water is the only liquid that should be used in a wash bottle.

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Weighing boats

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Weighing boats are essential tools in laboratories for measuring the mass of solid substances will be transferred to another vessel.