Equipment and Lab Equipment

Lab Equipment

Objective: TEKS 8.4A,8.4B

identify and demonstrate the proper use for Science lab equipment.

Fill in the Blanks

Give an example of a non-volumetric glassware

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of volumetric glassware

• flask

• funnel

• beaker

• graduated cylinder

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a use of a beaker?

• taking accurate measurements

• warming up chemicals

• mixing, holding and heating liquids

• can be used as a drinking glass

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a beaker and an Erlenmeyer Flask?

• An erlenmeyer flask can be used for accurate measurements

• A beaker can be used for accurate measurements

• erlenmeyer flask is NOT marked on the side

• erlenmeyer flask is flat bottomed and tapers upward into a straight neck

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about a graduated cylinder?

• used to measure the volume of solids

• used for accurate and precise measurement

• used to measure approximate volume

• used to pour chemicals into other containers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurate describes how a test tube looks ?

• flat bottomed piece of glassware

• glassware that is tall and narrow

• flat bottomed glassware that tapers upward to a straight neck

• plain or lipped tube usually made of thin glass that is closed at one end

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a test tube rack?

• used to pour test tubes into other containers

• used to hold test tubes

• used to heat test tubes

• used to grab test tubes

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a funnel?

• used to channel liquids or fine grained into containers with a small opening

• used to suctions fluids

• used to transport a small amount of liquid

• used to transfer liquids

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a pipette?

• used to funnel small substances

• used to pour into a small container

• used to gain accurate measurement of liquids

• used to transport a small amount of liquid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a use of tongs?

• used for grasping test tubes

• used in low temperature reactions

• used for grasping and lifting containers of heat resistant material

• used to hold test tubes

Multiple Choice

What is one use of a ring stand/ ring clamp apparatus?

• used for supporting laboratory equipment

• used to pour chemicals

• used to funnel chemicals

• used for taking temperature of laboratory equipment

Multiple Choice

What is a thermometer used for?

• to measure volume

• to measure inches

• to measure temperature

• to measure liquids

Multiple Choice

What is the use of a thermometer clamp?

• used to measure temperature

• used to measure celsius

• used to support lab equipment

• used for supporting thermometers/ holding thermometers to a ring stand

Multiple Choice

What is the use of forceps?

• used to heat substances

• used to measure masses

• used to pick up objects too small to be easily handled

• used to protects eyes

Multiple Choice

What is the use of the triple beam balance?

• used to measure volume

• used to measure precise masses

• used to measure mass

• used to measure volume

Multiple Choice

What is the use of a digital balance?

• used to measure masses very precisely

• used to heat laboratory substances

• used to measure mass

• used to protect eyes

Multiple Choice

What is the function of goggles?

• used to cover eyes

• used to protect eyes from impact,dust, liquid splash, and optical radiation

• used to measure eyes

• used to measure mass

Multiple Choice

How is a bunsen burner used?

• to measure mass

• to measure volume

• to protect eyes from heat

• to heat laboratory samples

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a test tube brush?

• used to clean test tubes and other glassware

• used to protect eyes

• used to heat substances

• used to pick up small substances

Multiple Choice

Select the correct function of a petri dish.

• used for holding chemicals

• used for holding a culture medium upon which bacteria and viruses can be grown

• used for heating bacteria

• used to measure liquids

Open Ended

Name one piece of lab equipment that you learned today and it's function.