Lab Equipment

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Lab Equipment
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Beaker

• similar to a measuring cup with a lip to pour
• multi-purpose
• NOT very accurate for measuring volume

NO! Not THAT beaker!
THIS beaker!
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Graduated Cylinder

• measures volume MOST accurately
• has marks etched on the glass called calibration
  marks
• has a lip for pouring and a plastic bumper to
  prevent breakage

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Erlenmeyer Flask

• Used for mixing and heating solids and/or liquids
  that might splatter if stirred or heated

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Thermometer

• measures temperature
• unit used for temperature in chemistry is oC

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Test Tubes and Test Tube Rack

• Test tubes are used to hold and mix small amounts
  of chemicals
• Test tube racks are for holding more than one
  test tube

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Hot Plate

• used to heat objects or containers without an
  open flame
• use the lowest temperature setting possible when
  heating

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Electronic Balance

• measures mass
• chemicals should NEVER be directly placed on
  balance pan
• some are more precise than others

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Bunsen Burner

• used for heating substances with an open flame
  using gas

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Safety Goggles

• proper eye protection
• must be worn at all times especially when using
  glassware, chemicals, and/or heat
• Where are the goggles in this room

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Test Tube Clamp

• used to handle hot test tubes

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Beaker Tongs

• used to move beakers containing hot liquids

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Test Tube Brushes
used to clean test tubes and other glassware
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Ring Ring Stand

• Rings connect to a ring stand to provide a
  stable, elevated platform and hold containers off
  of the counter

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Pipette

• used to suck up small amounts of liquids and
  transfer them to another container
• similar to a medicine dropper

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Watch Glass

• a round, concave piece of glass used to cover
  beakers when boiling liquids (like a lid)

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Wash Bottle

• a plastic, squeezable container that holds water
  to rinse glassware

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Funnel

• used to pour liquids or powders into a container
  neatly

What pieces of equipment are shown here?
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Well Plate

• rectangular and plastic with holes used to
  observe chemical reactions on a small scale

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Stirring Rod

• a thin rod of glass used for stirring
• also used to slowly pour acids into water

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Striker

• Has flint which creates a spark to ignite an open
  flame like in a Bunsen burner

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Eyewash

• used to flush the eyes with water in case of
  contamination by hazardous chemicals
• flush eyes for at least 15-20 minutes
• Where is the eyewash?

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Safety Shower

• used to flush the body with water in case of
  contamination by hazardous chemicals or in case
  of clothing being on fire
• Where is the safety shower?

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Where is . . .

• the fire extinguisher?

• the first aid kit?

• the fire blanket?