Laboratory Equipment Flashcards

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Beaker

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Used for holding, mixing, heating, and measuring volume. Known as "The Mixing Bowl."

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Graduated Cylinder

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Used for making precise volume measurements. Known as "The Measuring Cup."

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Erlenmeyer Flask

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

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Test Tube

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Used for performing small chemical reactions.

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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 Clamp

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Used to hold test tubes when heating. Always angle the open end of the test tube away from you and others while heating.

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Digital Scale

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Measures mass in grams.

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Weigh Boat

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Used when measuring the mass of chemicals to contain them and keep the scale clean. Zero the scale with the weigh boat before adding chemicals.

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Thermometer

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Measures temperature. Not to be used as stirring rods.

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Watchglass

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Primarily used for evaporation, weighing samples, and as a cover for beakers or other containers.