Examples of Laboratory Apparatus:
- Measuring Cylinder – Measures liquid volumes.
- Burette – Measures small, accurate volumes of liquids.
- Pipette – Transfers small volumes of liquids.
- Volumetric Flasks – Prepares accurate liquid volumes.
- Beam Balance – Measures the mass of substances.
- Thermometer – Measures temperature.
- Stopwatch – Measures time durations.
- Beakers – Holds and heats liquids.
- Flasks – Holds liquids for heating or reactions.
- Evaporating Dish – Recovers dissolved solids by evaporating liquids.
- Spatula – Scoops small quantities of solids.
- Tongs – Holds hot crucibles.
- Tripod Stand – Supports apparatus during heating.
- Wire Gauze – Supports beakers during boiling.
- Stand and Clamp – Holds laboratory apparatus.
- Liebig Condenser – Cools vapors during distillation.
- Funnels:
- Thistle Funnel – Adds liquids in bulk.
- Dropping Funnel – Adds liquids in small amounts.
- Separating Funnel – Separates immiscible liquids.
- Filter Funnel – Filters liquids with undissolved solids.
- Heating Apparatus – Heats liquids and substances (e.g., Bunsen burner, spirit lamp).