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Alcohol lamps - are used in a science lab for heating, combustion, and sterilization.

Beaker - used to contain a chemical reaction, measure liquids, heat them over a Bunsen burner's flame,
or collect them in a titration experiment.

Bunsen burner- is a type of gas burner that is used to heat substances, to combust substances, and to
sterilize objects on high heat.

Burette - used to deliver solution in precisely-measured, variable volumes.

Burette clamp - used to securely hold and position burettes and other glassware while performing
experiments.

Clay triangle - used particularly when high-temperature heating and controlled experiments are
required

Centrifuge – used to separate and analyze substances based on their density and sedimentation
properties.

Condenser – used to condensation and cooling of vaporized substances.

Crucible tong - used to hold hot equipment like crucibles, flasks, beakers, and other laboratory
equipments.

Digital balance – used to measure the precise and accurate mass of substances with high accuracy.

Distilling flask – used to purify, separate, and analyze substances based on their different boiling points
and chemical properties.

Double pan balance - also known as a beam balance or analytical balance. Used to measure the mass of
substances with high precision and accuracy.

Dropper – used to ensure the accuracy and precision of chemical experiments and analyses by allowing
controlled dispensing of liquids in small quantities.

Erlenmeyer flask - used to contain different volumes of liquids and for mixing, heating, cooling,
incubation, filtration, storage, and other liquid-handling processes.

Evaporating dish - used for the evaporation of liquids and solutions to produce a solid substance or
concentrated solutions.

Funnel –used for filtering, filling, or transfer liquids or fine-grained substances into containers with
smaller openings.

Graduated cylinder - used primarily for accurately measuring the volume of liquids.

Hot plate – used for various heating and stirring purposes like performing chemical reactions, heat
samples and other numerous activities.

Hydrometer – is a specialized instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.

Iron ring – also known as ring clamp or a retort ring used to support apparatus above the work surface.
Iron stand – also known as ring stand used to hold and support laboratory glassware and other
equipment.

Microscope – used for examining and analyzing a variety of samples like the cellular structures of
organs, germs, and bacteria at the microscopic level.

Mortar and pestle - used for grinding and pulverizing solid chemicals into smaller pieces and used to mix
substances.

Pinchcock - also known as a pinch clamp or tubing clamp. Used for controlling the flow of fluids through
flexible tubing or hoses.

Protecting glasses – used/worn by a laboratory personnel to protect their eyes from potential hazards
and risks associated with various chemical experiments and procedures.

Reagent bottle - specifically designed to used for storing and dispensing chemicals, reagents, and
solutions in a chemistry laboratory.

Separatory funnel - also known as a separation funnel or a sep funnel. Used for separating immiscible
liquids or for extracting one liquid from another.

Spatula - used to transfer samples or chemicals from their original containers to weighing paper,
weighing boats, weighing bottles, weighing funnels, or other vessels or containers for weighing.

Stirring rod – used for mixing, stirring, and agitating liquids and solutions in containers such as beakers,
flasks, and test tubes

Stopper – used for sealing containers and apparatus to prevent the entry or escape of substances, gases,
or contaminants.

Test tube – used to mix, heat and hold small quantities of chemicals for assays and laboratory
experiments.

Test tube brush – used for cleaning and maintaining test tubes and other laboratory glassware.

Test tube holder - also known as a test tube clamp or test tube tongs. It is a laboratory tool designed
used for safely holding and manipulating test tubes.

Test tube rack - used to hold and organize test tubes.

Thermometer – used to carefully ensure the accurate temperature measurements.

Universal clamp - also known as a three-pronged clamp or a utility clamp. Used to hold things to help
prevent accidents and ensure precise control of laboratory equipment.

Wash bottle – used for dispensing small quantities of distilled water or other solvents.

Watch glass - used for evaporation. With Proper labeling and organization of watch glasses are
important to prevent cross-contamination between experiments and to ensure that they are used for
their intended purposes.(pwedi isali pwedi indi )
Water trough - also known as a water bath trough or simply a trough. Used to ensure accurate
temperature control and the safety of laboratory operations.

Wire gauze – it’s a versatile tool use to safe and controlled heating and laboratory operations, making it
an essential component of any chemistry laboratory.

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