LABORATORY APPARATUS

Alcohol lamp
to supply a small amount of heat

Beaker
to mix and pour liquids

Bunsen burner
to provide a large amount of heat

Burette
to deliver a measured volume of a liquid to another vessel

Clay triangle
placed over the tripod or iron ring to provide support for porcelain ware during direct heating at very high temperature

Evaporating dish
to evaporate a large amount of liquid through direct heating

Erlenmeyer flask
to mix a large amount of liquid and to pour liquids through small openings

Graduated cylinder
to measure the volume of liquids

Iron stand and Iron ring

to provide support for glassware during heating; can be adjusted to the desired distance between heat source and glassware; to be used with wire gauze

Mortar and pestle

to pound solid substances

Pipette
to deliver accurate volumes of liquids

Platform balance
to measure the mass of a substance

Separatory funnel
to separate the layers of a mixture of two immiscible liquids of different densities

Spatula
to mix solids; to scoop small solids

Stirring rod
to mix liquids

Test tube
to easily visualize chemical tests and mix small amounts

Thermometer
to measure temperature

Tripod
to provide support for glassware during heating; to be used with wire gauze

Watch glass
to evaporate a small amount of liquid usually through solar evaporation; to hold or mix small quantities of solids

Wire gauze
placed over the tripod or iron ring to provide support or protection for glassware or porcelain ware during heating

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THE LABORATORY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THE LABORATORY

1. Wear goggles or other protective eye equipment when performing laboratory work unless otherwise specified by your teacher. 2. Wear shoes or similar adequate foot covering while in the laboratory. 3. Wear a protective laboratory gown or apron.

4. Note the location of the fire extinguisher and other protective equipment. 5. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory. Do not taste anything in the laboratory. 6. Always read instructions carefully. When in doubt about the procedure or instruction, ask your teacher. 7. Never perform unauthorized experiments.

8. Keep the tabletops clean. 9. Report all injuries or any spilling of chemicals to your teacher. 10. Handle glassware with care. 11. Keep flammable materials away from the flame.

In handling chemicals, it is also important to know the meaning of safety symbols.

Toxic

Highly Flammable

Dangerous for environment

Corrosive

Harmful

Explosive

General Danger

Smile.
Ms. Espie