PreAP TEST: Lab Equipment Tools and Their Uses

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What is the primary use of a wash bottle in a laboratory?

Back

To rinse glassware after an experiment.

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Why is a mortar and pestle used before dissolving a solid chemical in water?

Back

To make the chemical easier to dissolve.

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What laboratory equipment is used to heat a small amount of liquid?

Back

Test tube.

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What is the primary function of a pipette in a laboratory?

Back

To transfer small amounts of liquid.

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What is the main purpose of a beaker in a laboratory?

Back

To hold and measure liquids, but not accurately.

Front

What is the function of a graduated cylinder?

Back

To measure liquid volume accurately.

Front

What is the purpose of a Bunsen burner?

Back

To provide a flame for heating substances.

Front

What is a crucible used for in a laboratory?

Back

To heat substances to very high temperatures.

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What is the function of a funnel in a laboratory?

Back

To transfer liquids or fine-grained substances into containers with small openings.

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What is the purpose of safety goggles in a laboratory?

Back

To protect eyes from chemical splashes and debris.