Laboratory Equipment Review

What is the primary use of a ring stand in a laboratory?

• To measure liquid volumes

• To support rings, clamps, or other lab equipment

• To heat substances

• To hold test tubes

Which piece of equipment is used to make precision volume measurements?

• Beaker

• Test tube

• Graduated cylinder

• Evaporating dish

What is the function of a volumetric flask?

• To hold test tubes

• To prepare solutions and make precision volume measurements

• To heat substances

• To support items being heated

Which equipment is used to hold test tubes in an upright position?

• Test tube clamp

• Test tube holder

• Test tube rack

• Wire gauze

What is the use of an Erlenmeyer flask?

• To measure liquid volumes

• To hold liquids in micro experiments

• To contain substances with less evaporation than a beaker

• To support rings and clamps

What is the primary use of a beaker in the laboratory?

• To make precision volume measurements

• To contain substances and may be used like a cup

• To hold test tubes

• To support items being heated

What is the primary use of tongs in the laboratory?

• To measure liquid volumes

• To pick up and hold beakers

• To support rings and clamps

• To hold test tubes

Which piece of equipment is used to hold test tubes or other equipment?

• Test tube clamp

• Test tube rack

• Wire gauze

• Evaporating dish

What is the most accurate method to determine mass that requires experience to use?

• Pneumatic trough

• Triple beam balance

• Buret funnel

• Wash bottle

Which equipment is used to seal flasks and bottles?

• Stoppers

• Forceps

• Spatula

• Dropper