LAB EQUIPMENT DEFINITIONS

1. thermometer – measures temperature

2. stirring rod – glass rod used to mix solutions
3. triple beam balance – measures mass
4. ring stand, ring – supports equipment
5. Bunsen burner –produces a flame using supplied gas
6. test tube – holds small amounts of chemicals; can be “stoppered”
7. beaker – holds larger amounts of chemicals; graduated
8. Erlenmeyer flask – “swirls” liquids; can be “stoppered”, graduated
9. graduated cylinder – measures volume of liquid
10.wash bottle – used to pour or spray water
11.test tube holder – holds test tube when heating
12.forceps (tweezers) – enables one to hold very small items
13.test tube rack – holds several test tubes, dries inverted test tubes
14.funnel – makes it easier to transfer liquids between containers
15.dropper – enables one to work with small amounts of liquid
16.goggles – protects eyes when heating/working with chemicals
17.hand lens (magnifying glass) – enables one to look at small objects
18.test tube brush – cleans test tubes and other equipment
19.metric ruler – measures length
20.jar tongs – holds hot glassware
21.rubber stoppers – seals a flask or test tube

*graduated – when equipment has lines or divisions used to measure substances