Laboratory Apparatus Essay

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Common Laboratory Apparatus I. Introduction Experiments are very important to a Chemist. We can test our hypothesis and come up with a valid conclusion through experimentation. Knowledge of laboratory Apparatus and their functions makes the task at hand of experimentation easier. Laboratory Equipment’s are always present in every laboratory but not all of these apparatuses are commonly used at most occasions, which is why we are required to identify the common Laboratory Apparatuses that we will use frequently. These Laboratory Instruments are important in performing experiments for they provide us with protection from hazardous chemicals that we may encounter in the Laboratory. Each Apparatus has a distinct characteristic, function and…show more content…
Evaporating Dish | Used as a container for evaporating the liquid portion of the mixture. If heated to dryness, this must be allowed to cool before cold liquid is introduced. | 6. Funnel | Supports the filter paper during filtration and also facilitates the introduction of liquid into narrow-necked glassware. In the process of filtration it must be supported by the iron ring. | 7. Flask | Used as a reaction vessel since it can withstand thermal shock and chemical attack. There are several types of flasks, an example is the Erlenmeyer flask. | 8. Graduated Cylinder | Measures volume of liquids though not accurately. Can never be used as a reaction vessel and should never be heated. | 9. Mortar and Pestle | Used to pulverize/reduce the size of crystals in to fine powder by press-rotatory motion and not by pounding. | 10. Iron Ring | Attached to the Iron stand, It supports the wire gauze during heating; The clay triangle during ignition; and supports the funnel during filtration. | 11. Iron Stand | Support stand for the Iron ring, clamp, or Buret holder. | 12. Test Tube | A heat and chemical-resistant glass used as a reaction vessel for experiments involving small quantities of reactants.

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