Lab Equipment Review

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What is the purpose of a test tube brush?

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A test tube brush is used to clean test tubes.

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What is a beaker used for?

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A beaker is a flat-bottomed, cylindrical piece of glassware used for mixing and heating compounds, but it is not used for measuring volume.

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What does a digital scale measure?

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A digital scale measures mass.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a dropper?

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A dropper is a piece of equipment used to transfer small amounts of liquid.

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What is the function of a pipet?

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A pipet is used to measure and transfer precise volumes of liquid.

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What is the purpose of a triple beam balance?

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A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of an object.

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What is a Florence flask?

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A Florence flask is a type of glassware used for boiling liquids and has a round bottom.

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What is wire gauze used for?

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Wire gauze is used to support glassware during heating.

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What is the function of a ring stand?

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A ring stand is used to hold and support laboratory equipment.