Name: _____________________________
Block: _______
Date: ___________________
Lab Equipment
Identify the name and the use/purpose of the following pieces of lab equipment.
Picture
Name
Use/Purpose
Graduated cylinder
Accurately measures the volume of
liquids in mL
Test Tube Holder
Moves and holds hot test tubes
Beaker tongs
“Lobster-claw” end used to hold
and move hot beakers
Erlenmeyer flask
Used to hold and mix chemicals
Glass stirring rod
Used for stirring
Scoopula
Scoops and transfers solid
chemicals
Test Tube
Small glass container used to hold
liquids
Striker
Produces a spark, used to light
Bunsen burners
Scale or mass balance
Measures mass
Test tube rack
Holds test tubes
Bunsen Burner
Heats with a hot flame
Thermometer
Measures temperature
Hot plate
Used to heat
Test tube brush
Cleans test tubes
Beaker
Holds chemicals
Watch glass
Used to cover glassware or hold
small amounts of chemicals
Funnel
Used to help pour liquids