CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School
S1 Integrated Science
Chapter 1 – Introducing Science (Apparatus – names and functions
CLASS: 1_____
Name: __________________(
)
Date:_____________
A. First, write the names of the different common laboratory apparatus in the table below.
Then explain what each one is used for. Use the options given on page 2 or write your own
answers.
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CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School
S1 Integrated Science
Chapter 1 – Introducing Science (Apparatus – names and functions
(name of apparatus)
_________________
When we want to
describe the function
of an object, we
normally use for +
verb +ing
(verb)
+ is used for + ________________+ ing + ...
...stirring liquids.
...fixing the position of the apparatus.
...transferring small amounts of solid
substances.
...holding liquids or
...for protecting the
...supporting the wire
smalls solids.
bench from overheating
gauze and the apparatus.
(getting too hot).
...heating substances.
...supporting the apparatus when
heating.
...measuring the volume
...holding a test tube
...holding liquids or
of liquid (the amount of
when heating and
solids.
liquid)
substance.
...transferring a few drops of liquid.
...holding liquids or solids.
You may use the following words to answer the questions below. NOT ALL the answers can be
found below.
Beaker
Bunsen burner
Conical flask
Dropper
Evaporating dish
Glass rod
Insulating mat
Measuring cylinder
Reagent bottle
Safety goggles
Spatula
Stand and clamp
Test tube
Test tube brush
Test tube holder
Test tube rack
Thermometer
Tripod
Watch glass
Wire gauze
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CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School
S1 Integrated Science
Chapter 1 – Introducing Science (Apparatus – names and functions
Order
Item
Name: What is it called?
Function: What is it used for?
...is called...
...and it is used for + verb + ing
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B. Listen to your teacher and put the names of the apparatus in the order in which you hear them.
(Only 9 out of the 11 will be mentioned, so you can write 1-9 in the boxes provided).
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CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School
S1 Integrated Science
Chapter 1 – Introducing Science (Apparatus – names and functions
In the laboratory, if you want to heat a little amount of water, what should you do? First, you
can fill a test tube with water. Then hold the test tube with a test tube holder and use the
Bunsen burner to heat the test tube.
If you need to heat 100ml of water, you can use a measuring cylinder to measure 100ml of
water and pour it into a beaker. Before you use the Bunsen burner to heat the water, you need
to use a tripod and wire gauze to support the beaker. You also need to put an insulating mat
under the Bunsen burner.
If you want to measure the temperature of the hot water, you can use a thermometer. You can
also use the stand and clamp to hold the thermometer.
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CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School
S1 Integrated Science
Chapter 1 – Introducing Science (Apparatus – names and functions
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