Let’s Get to
Know our Lab
Apparatus!
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Laboratory Apparatus
• Tripod Stand
• Use: To support the apparatus during
heating.
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Measuring Cylinder
• Use: To measure a volume of liquid
accurately (to 1 cm3)
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Laboratory Apparatus
• Retort Stand
• Use: To support the apparatus during
experiments
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Evaporating Dish
• Use: To evaporate a liquid from a
solution
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Laboratory Apparatus
• Test-tube
• Use: To contain or heat small amounts
of substances
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Boiling tube
• Use: To contain or heat larger amounts
of substances
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Filter funnel
• Use: To help in the separation of an
insoluble substance from a liquid
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Beaker
• Use: To hold chemicals or to heat up
liquids
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Conical flask
• Use: To contain chemicals or to collect
liquids
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Flat-bottomed flask
• Use: To contain chemicals when
preparing gases in a process which
requires no heating
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Round-bottomed flask
• Use: To contain chemicals when
preparing gases in a process which
requires heating
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Laboratory Apparatus
• Test-tube rack
• Use: To hold test-tubes
• Test-tube holder
• Use: To hold a test-tube when heating
• Wire gauze
• Use: To prevent direct heating on the
base of the container
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab
Conclusion
• What have you learnt today? 
2009 S1 Science: Getting to know Lab