Scientific Equipment
Name
Picture
Scientific
Diagram
Function
Beaker
Temporary storage of
liquids and solutions
Observing reactions
involving larger
quantities of liquids
than in test tubes
Heating solutions
Bunsen
burner
Heating materials and
equipment during
experiments
Conical Flask
Observing reactions in
solutions; often used
when the contents need
to be kept well mixed
by swirling
Temporary storage of
liquids and solutions
Boiling solutions
Crucible
Used to strongly heat
substances
Evaporating
Basin
Evaporation of solutions
to dryness or partially to
allow crystallisation
Name
Picture
Scientific Diagram
Function
Filter funnel
Support for filter paper
during filtration
Heat proof
mat
Provides surface that is
resistant to damage from
heat.
Measuring
cylinder
Measuring quantities of
liquids or solutions
Mortar and
pestle
Grinding materials to
fine powders or to extract
materials into
liquids
Petri dish
Temporary storage of
specimens
Growing cultures of
microorganisms
Weighing small
quantities of solids
Name
Picture
Scientific Diagram
Function
Pipe clay
triangle
Supports either a crucible
or evaporating basin on a
tripod for heating
purposes
Bosshead,
clamp and
retort stand
Support for various
pieces of equipment
Spatula
Used to measure out
powder
Stir mixtures
Test tube
Observing reactions
when chemicals are
mixed
Heating solids, liquids,
solutions over a Bunsen
burner, using a wooden
test-tube holder to hold
the test tube
Test tube
holder
test-tube holder used to
hold
a test tube when heating
Name
Picture
Scientific Diagram
Function
Test tube
rack
Supports test tubes
Thermometer
Measuring Temperature
Tongs
Holds objects such as
pieces of metal for
heating in a bunsen
Tripod
Support for gauze and
equipment during
experiments
Watch glass
Natural evaporation of
small quantities of
solutions
Weighing small
quantities of solids
Wire gauze
Support for beakers,
conical flasks or
evaporating basins
during heating
experiments