Laboratory Equipment and Measurement Quiz

What is the primary function of an Erlenmeyer flask in a laboratory?

• Measures volume of liquids.

• Heats solids directly.

• Used for weighing chemicals.

• Used for filtering solutions.

Which unit is commonly used to measure the volume in an Erlenmeyer flask?

• Grams (g)

• Milliliters (mL)

• Meters (m)

• Seconds (s)

Which laboratory instrument is used to measure the temperature of a substance?

• Beaker

• Graduated Cylinder

• Thermometer

• Measuring Tape

Which tool would you use to measure the precise volume of a liquid in a science experiment?

• Beaker

• Thermometer

• Graduated Cylinder

• Ruler

A student needs to measure 25 mL of water as accurately as possible. Which instrument should they use?

• Beaker

• Graduated Cylinder

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

If you want to measure the temperature change during a chemical reaction, which instrument would you use and why?

• Beaker, because it can hold liquids

• Graduated Cylinder, because it measures volume

• Thermometer, because it measures temperature

• Ruler, because it measures length

What does a thermometer measure?

• Temperature

• Length

• Weight

• Volume

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Which unit can a thermometer use to measure temperature?

• °F or °C

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

What is the main difference between a digital thermometer and a traditional thermometer?

• Digital thermometers measure temperature digitally, while traditional thermometers do not.

• Digital thermometers measure length, while traditional thermometers measure weight.

• Digital thermometers are used for cooking, while traditional thermometers are used for weather.

• Digital thermometers are made of wood, while traditional thermometers are made of metal.

Which tool would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Digital Thermometer

• Scale