LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS AND THEIR USES

Used to stir, heat (if glass), and measure liquid volume in mL (rough estimate). Beaker (glass or plastic)

Used to handle hot beakers. Beaker Tongs

Glassware used to heat and store substancesFlorence Flask

Glassware used to heat and store substancesErlenmeyer Flask

Used to plug a flask or test tube for safe keepingRubber Stoppers

Used to mix, heat, or store substancesTest Tube

Aids in pouring liquids into small openings without spilling themFunnel

Used to hold specimens for observation and to grow culturesPetri Dish

Used to measure mass in grams Triple Beam Balance

To be worn when told to do so to protect your eyesSafety Goggles

Used to clamp onto a ring stand to sit a beaker or flaskRing Clamp

A stand used to support a ring clamp or test tube clampRing Stand