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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 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.
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.
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.