Equipment
Erlenmeyer Flask Used to storing and pouring liquids, great for swirling or stiring Used to storing and pouring liquids, great for swirling or stiring
Beaker Storing and pouring liquids Storing and pouring liquids
Graduated Cylinder Measuring precise (exact) amounts of liquid Measuring precise (exact) amounts of liquid
Thermometer Measuring the temperature of liquids Measuring the temperature of liquids
Test Tube Rack To hold test tubes on the table when you need to hold them upright To hold test tubes on the table when you need to hold them upright
Test Tubes Holds small amounts of liquids Holds small amounts of liquids Conduct small chemical tests Conduct small chemical tests When heating a test tube be sure it is Pyrex (white label) When heating a test tube be sure it is Pyrex (white label) Never heat a sealed test tube! Never heat a sealed test tube! When heating a test tube keep it tilted. When heating a test tube keep it tilted. When heating a test tube point it away from people. When heating a test tube point it away from people.
Forceps Picking up small objects Picking up small objects
Pipette Transfer small amounts of liquids from one container to another Transfer small amounts of liquids from one container to another
Tongs Used to pick up hot things, or other things you don’t want to touch Used to pick up hot things, or other things you don’t want to touch
Test Tube Clamp Helps hold a single test tube Helps hold a single test tube
Ring Stand Holds a variety of equipment during an experiment Holds a variety of equipment during an experiment
Wire Gauze Acts as a “burner” protects glass from direct flame on ring stand Acts as a “burner” protects glass from direct flame on ring stand
Funnel Use to pour liquids into a smaller container Use to pour liquids into a smaller container Use with filter paper to separate solids from liquids Use with filter paper to separate solids from liquids
Bunsen Burner Used as a heat source Used as a heat source
Triple Beam Balance Use to measure mass Use to measure mass
Safety Goggles Protects eyes Protects eyes Must be worn when working with fire, chemicals, or flying objects Must be worn when working with fire, chemicals, or flying objects