Equipment for Labs

Flask (Erlenmeyer Flask)•Used to measure volume• Good for mixing chemicals (swirling by hand)

Beaker•Used to measure volume• Good for mixing chemicals

Graduated Cylinder•Used to measure volume• More accurate than flasks or beaker

Burette•Used to measure volume• Very accurate, good for small quantities

Triple Beam Balance•Used to measure mass

Electronic Balance•Used to measure mass

Hot Plate•Used to heat up chemicals

Bunsen Burner•Used to heat up chemicals•Hooks up to gas valve •Has a flame

Test tube•Used to hold chemicals•NOT used for measurement

Scoopula•Used to transfer solid chemicals

Plastic Pipette•Used to transfer liquid chemicals•Dropper

Tongs•Used to handle hot glassware•NOT thongs

Ring stand with various clamps•Used to hold glassware and apparatuses in place