Notes 2: Common Laboratory Apparatus

1. Test tube - a thin, cylindrical glass container used to hold and mix small amounts of liquids. They
are commonly used for experiments and observations.

2. Beaker - is a cylindrical container with a flat bottom, used to hold and mix liquids, as well as
perform chemical reactions.

3. Graduated cylinder - is a tall, narrow container used for measuring the volume of liquids.

4. Bunsen burner - is a gas burner used for heating and sterilizing in the laboratory.

5. Tripod - A tripod stand is a three-legged stand used to support equipment such as beakers and
flasks.

6. Wire gauze - is a mesh screen used to support flasks and beakers during heating.

7. Dropper - is a small glass or plastic tube used for transferring small amounts of liquid.

8. Test tube holder - is a tool used for holding and transporting test tubes.

9. Watch glass - is a small, concave glass dish used to hold small amounts of materials.

10. Stirring rod - is a long, thin rod used for stirring solutions and suspensions.

11. Thermometer - is an instrument used to measure temperature.

12. Test tube rack - is a rack used to hold test tubes during experiments.

13. Tongs - are tools used for grasping and handling hot materials.

14. Funnel - is an apparatus with a wide mouth and narrow stem used to transfer liquids or small solid
particles from one container to another.

15. Magnifying glass - is an apparatus with a wide mouth and narrow stem used to transfer liquids or
small solid particles from one container to another.
 test tube beaker graduated cylinder

Bunsen burner tripod wire gauze

dropper test tube holder watch glass

stirring rod thermometer test tube rack

tongs funnel magnifying glass