Lab Apparatus Quiz

Which apparatus is used for measuring small, precise volumes of liquid?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Burette

• Test tube

What is the main function of a Bunsen burner?

• Heating substances directly with a flame

• Stirring mixtures

• Measuring temperature

• Holding liquids

Which apparatus would be best to heat a beaker evenly?

• Bunsen burner

• Tripod

• Hot plate

• Test tube rack

A pipette is used to:

• Measure the mass of an object

• Transfer precise amounts of liquid

• Hold liquids for heating

• Measure the volume of gas

What apparatus would you use to crush and grind solid substances into powder?

• Test tubes

• Funnel

• Mortar and pestle

• Conical flask

Which of the following can be used to accurately measure liquid volumes in milliliters?

• Beaker

• Graduated cylinder

• Funnel

• Mortar and pestle

Which piece of equipment would you use to weigh a solid substance?

• Pipette

• Bunsen burner

• Digital scale

• Thermometer

What is the primary use of a conical flask in the lab?

• Holding liquids

• Measuring temperature

• Stirring solutions

• Boiling substances

Scenario: You are working with small amounts of chemicals and need to observe a reaction under a microscope. What setup would you use?

• Beaker and tongs

• Test tubes and microscope

• Petri dish and microscope

• Tripod and Bunsen burner

A boiling tube differs from a test tube in that it:

• Is longer and used for heating liquids

• Is shorter and used for measuring solids

• Is made of metal

• Has a lid