Laboratory Equipment & Apparatus Quiz

Which apparatus would you use to accurately measure a single, fixed volume of liquid?

• Measuring cylinder

• Graduated pipette

• Volumetric pipette

• Test tube

Which of the following is specifically designed for heating substances evenly?

• Round-bottomed flask

• Volumetric flask

• Beaker

• Petri dish

What is the primary use of a Pasteur pipette?

• Accurate liquid measurement

• Mixing chemicals

• Transferring small volumes of liquid

• Filtering substances

Which of the following equipment is best suited for titration experiments?

• Volumetric flask

• Burette

• Measuring cylinder

• Petri dish

For preparing a precise concentration of a solution, which equipment should be used?

• Graduated pipette

• Volumetric flask

• Flat-bottomed flask

• Funnel

Why is it important to use a volumetric flask for preparing standard solutions?

• It holds a larger volume than other flasks.

• It is calibrated for precise measurement.

• It is the easiest flask to handle.

• It can be heated without breaking.

How should a reagent bottle be handled to avoid contamination?

• Recap immediately after use.

• Keep it open while working.

• Use it directly without gloves.

• Pour chemicals directly into other containers.

Which attitude is most appropriate when handling glassware in the lab?

• Working quickly to save time

• Taking care to prevent damage or breakage

• Handling without gloves

• Using excessive force to ensure stability

What is the best practice when using a glass pipette?

• Using mouth suction to draw liquid

• Using a pipette bulb for accuracy and safety

• Ignoring calibration marks

• Drawing liquid to any level desired

Why is it critical to label all Petri dishes used in experiments?

• To ensure they can be reused

• To track the contents accurately

• To save space in storage

• To prevent evaporation of contents