Lab Equipment Review

Which laboratory equipment is NOT used for measuring precise volumes?

• Beaker

• Pipette

• Burette

• Graduated cylinder

What is a beaker used for?

• Measuring precise volumes

• Mixing, stirring, and heating chemicals

• Storing chemicals for long periods

• Conducting chemical reactions

For what purpose is an Erlenmeyer flask used when dealing with chemicals?

• Heating chemicals

• Storing chemicals

• Stirring and mixing chemicals that are likely to splatter or release gases

• Measuring the pH of chemicals

Which of the following is a common use for a test tube in a laboratory?

• Measuring large volumes of liquid

• Holding and heating small amounts of material

• Storing solid chemicals

• Mixing large quantities of substances

What is the primary use of rubber stoppers?

• To heat containers

• To close containers to avoid spillage or contamination

• To measure liquids

• To stir solutions

Which part of the stirring rod is used to scrape solids from glass surfaces?

• The glass rod itself

• The rubber policeman

• The metal tip

• The plastic handle

This is used to safely mix chemicals.

• Glass Stirring Rod

• Thermometer

• Test Tube

• Stir thingy

What is the name of these pieces of equipment?

• Erlenmeyer Flasks

• Beakers

• Graduated Cylinders

• Volumetric Flasks

What is the function of these items?

• to measure volume of liquids

• to hold and heat liquids

• to filter liquids

• to measure the temperature of liquids

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Why do you have to push the zero (or Tare) button when using a digital balance?

• To turn it off

• To measure the weight of the paper or empty container before putting anything in it

• To turn it on

• To reset the scale