Lab Equipment Review

What is the function of a beaker in the laboratory?

• To measure the mass of objects

• To store, mix, and heat liquids

• To protect eyes from chemicals

• To observe small objects

The laboratory glassware that has a broad, flat bottom and is used to store, mix, and heat solutions is called a (a)   .

• Beaker
• Erlenmeyer flask
• Florence flask
• Test tube

A Florence flask is best described as having a ______ body and is used to store, mix, and heat solutions.

• round

• square

• triangular

• flat

Match each laboratory equipment with its main use.

• Lab coat

• To measure the volume of liquids

• Microscope

• To observe small objects

• Graduated cylinder

• To heat substances

• Bunsen burner

• To protect clothing

A test tube is a small, long cylinder used to ______, mix, and heat substances.

• store

• eat

• paint

• freeze

What is the purpose of a funnel in the laboratory?

• To measure mass

• To pour liquids into containers with small openings

• To heat solutions

• To protect hands

What is the function of a rack in the laboratory?

• To hold test tubes

• To measure temperature

• To heat substances

• To protect eyes

What is the use of a stopper in laboratory glassware?

• To heat liquids

• To close containers

• To measure volume

• To observe objects

Tongs are used in the laboratory to hot objects. (Select all that applies)

• handle
• cool
• pick up

• break

Match the following laboratory tools with their correct functions.

• Gloves

• To protect hands

• Thermometer

• To heat substances

• Pipette (dropper)

• To measure temperature

• Bunsen burner

• To transfer small amounts of liquid