SCHOOLSCIENCEEQUIPMENTS.

School Science Lab

Equipment
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 Beaker

Beakers hold solids or

liquids that will not
release gases when
reacted or are unlikely
to splatter if stirred or
heated.
Conical flask

Conical (or Erlenmeyer)

flasks hold solids or
liquids that may release
gases during a reaction
or thatare likely to
splatter if stirred or
heated.
 Measuring cylinder

A graduated
measuring cylinder
is used to
measure volumes
of liquids.
Test tubes
Stirrer

A stirrer is used to
manually stir solutions.
It can also be used to
transfer a single drop of
a solution.
 Funnel

A funnel is used
to aid in the
transfer of liquid
from one vessel
to another.
 Dropper

Dropper is used to
transfer a small
volume of liquid (less
than one mL).

On top of each dropper is a “rubber bulb”

 Spatulas

Spatulas are used

to dispense solid
chemicals from
their containers.
Burette

A burette is used
to deliver exact
volumes of liquids,
often during
titrations.
Bunsen burner
Bunsen burners are used
for the heating of
nonvolatile liquids and
solids.
 Tripod

A tripod is used to
support glassware, such as
beakers and flasks,
especially when heating
substances.
 Gauze

A wire gauze sits on a

tripod to provide a
place to stand a
beaker.
 Test Tube Holder

(also called test tube tongs)

Used to hold test tubes
Florence Flask
Flat bottomed flask

Used to hold and heat liquids

Round bottomed flask
Separating funnel
Condenser
Delivery tube
Top pan balance
Spring balance
Balance Scale
Clamp stand

A clamp stand (or

retort stand) is
used to hold test
tubes and other
equipment in place.
Also known as a
ringstand.
Sprit lamp