Laboratory Equipment

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Beaker

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Used for holding, mixing, heating, and measuring volume

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Erlenmeyer flask

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Used for heating liquids, but can also measure and hold them.

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Graduated cylinder

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Used for making precise volume measurements. Measures volume, usually in milliliters (mL). ALWAYS get on eye level and measure from the bottom of the meniscus (the curve in the liquid)

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Test tube rack

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Used for holding multiple test tubes at one time

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Test tube holder

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To hold test tube when heating.

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Test tube

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Used for performing small chemical reactions

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Bunsen burner

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Powered by gas, converting chemical energy to thermal energy to heat chemicals. They create an open flame and require extra equipment to support objects above the flame.

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Hot plate

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Powered by electricity, converting electrical energy to thermal energy to heat chemicals

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Thermometer

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Measures temperature in degrees Celsius (℃) and Fahrenheit (℉)

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Meter stick

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Measures length or distance, and can be in mm, cm, or m