Identifying Laboratory Equipments
Pre-lab Discussion
Scientists use a variety of tools to explore the world around them. Tools are very
important in the advancement of science. The tools scientists use depends on the
problems they are trying to solve. A scientist may use something as simple as a metric
ruler to measure length of a leaf. Another time, the same scientist may use a complex
computer to analyze large amount of data concerning hundreds of leaves.
In this investigation you will identify pieces of laboratory equipment likely to be found in
chemistry laboratory. You will also learn the function of each piece of laboratory
equipment.
Problem
What are the names and functions of some of the pieces of laboratory equipment found in
a typical chemistry laboratory?
Materials
Equipments shown in this activity (for inspection and demonstration)
Safety
Handle glassware carefully. Be careful when handling sharp instruments. Keep all
combustibles away from Bunsen burner.
Procedure
Part A. Identifying Laboratory equipment
1. Look at the drawing of the laboratory equipment. In observations, write the letter
of the drawing next to the name that correctly identifies it.
Part B. Identifying the Function of Certain Type of Laboratory Equipment
1. Carefully inspect the different types of laboratory equipment that have been set
out by your teacher.
2. In observations, identify the function of each piece of laboratory equipment.
Observations
Part A. Identifying Laboratory equipments
___________ 1. Beaker
___________ 2. Dropper pipette
_________ 3. funnel
__________4. Graduated cylinder
________ 17. Measuring pipette
________ 18. Volumetric flask
________ 19. Erlenmeyer flask
________ 20. Plastic wash bottle
_________5. Meter ruler
________ 21. Evaporating dish
_______6. Thermometer
________ 22. Watch glass
_______ 7. Triple beam balance
________23. Crucible and cover
________8. Test tube
________ 24. Test tube holder
_______ 9. Stirring rod
________ 25. Safety goggles
________ 10. Electronic balance
________ 26. Crucible tong
________11. Wire gauge
________ 27. Test tube rack
________12. Bunsen burner
________ 28. Spatula
________ 13. Ring stand
________ 29. Spot plate
_________ 14. Gas collecting tube
_________30. Rubber stopper
________15. Glass burret
________ 16. Iron ring
________ 31. Gas-collecting bottle
_______ 32. Clay triangle
Part B. Identifying the Function of Certain Type of Laboratory Equipment
Name
Function
1. Beaker ______________________________________________________________
2. Dropper pipette
________________________________________________________
3. Funnel ______________________________________________________________
4. Erlenmeyer flask ______________________________________________________
5. Graduated cylinder ___________________________________________________
6. Plastic wash bottle ____________________________________________________
7. Evaporating dish _____________________________________________________
9. Thermometer _________________________________________________________
10. Watch glass __________________________________________________________
11. Triple beam balance __________________________________________________
12. Crucible and cover ____________________________________________________
13. Test tube ____________________________________________________________
14. Test tube holder ______________________________________________________
15. Stirring rod _________________________________________________________
16. Safety goggles _______________________________________________________
17. Electronic balance __________________________________________________
18. Crucible tong _______________________________________________________
19. Test tube rack _______________________________________________________
20. Bunsen burner _______________________________________________________
21. Spatula _____________________________________________________________
22. Spot plate __________________________________________________________
23. Rubber stopper ______________________________________________________
Analysis and Conclusions
1. Which laboratory tools can be used to measure volume of liquid?
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Which laboratory tools can be used to react or combine two or more chemicals
together?
Critical thinking and application
1. Which tool will you use to make each of these measurements?
a. Temperature of swimming pool water? ______________________
b. Length of a room _________________________
c. Mass of a baseball ______________________
d. Volume of water ______________________
e. Amount of time to react two chemicals _____________________