Lab Equipment & Rules

Question 1

What is a Bunsen burner for?

Answer 1

Heating up liquids or chemicals.

Question 2

What is a beaker for?

Answer 2

To hold, mix and heat liquids.

Question 3

What is a measuring cylinder for?

Answer 3

Measuring liquids or chemicals.

Question 4

What is a thermometer for?

Answer 4

Measuring the temperature of a substance.

Question 5

What is a test tube for?

Answer 5

Holding, mixing and heating small amounts of chemical.

Question 6

What is an evaporating dish for?

Answer 6

To evaporate liquids which then leave a solid residue.

Question 7

What is a tripod for ?

Answer 7

To hold a beaker or flask above the Bunsen burner whilst heating.

Question 8

What is a funnel for?

Answer 8

Safely transferring liquids

Question 9

What is a clamp stand for?

Answer 9

To support and secure any glassware during experiments.

Question 10

What is a conical flask for?

Answer 10

Mixing and heating chemicals also swirling without spillage.

Question 11

What is gauze for?

Answer 11

To evenly distribute heat whilst heating something on a Bunsen burner.

Question 12

What is a heat proof mat for?

Answer 12

Protecting the table from heat damage.

Question 13

What are common rules in the lab during practicals?

Answer 13

No eating it drinking
Hair up
Closed in shoes
No running
Wear safety goggles
When spilling it breaking something call a teacher
Use eye wash station if chemicals enter eyes.
Be careful.