Lab equipment names and pictures

spot plate

a flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes

graduated cylinder

accurately measures liquid volumes

balance

an instrument for determining weight

evaporating dish

liquids are heated over a flame so that they evaporate, leaving a solid residue

thermometer

measures temperature (science uses degrees in Celsius)

test tube

open tube used to hold liquids

goggles

protects eyes from chemical splashes

spatula

small scoop used to transfer powder and crystal chemicals

filter paper

special paper used to separate solids from liquids

watch glass

to hold solids while being weighed, or as a cover for a beaker

stirring rod

used for stirring

weighing paper

used for weighing and transferring powers and crystals

rubber stopper

used to cover ends of test tubes and flasks

mortar and pestle

used to grind up materials

hot plate / stir plate

used to heat and stir substances

Bunsen burner

used to heat substances

clay triangle

used to hold a crucible while the crucible is heated

utility clamp

used to hold laboratory glassware

beaker

used to hold liquids

Erlenmeyer flask

used to hold liquids, has narrow neck to prevent splashes

striker

used to light bunsen burner

fume hood

used to prevent a person from exposure to hazardous fumes from chemicals

pipet bulb

used to pull liquid up into a pipet

wash bottle

used to rinse various pieces of laboratory glassware

wire gauze

used to support a container (such as a beaker or flask) during heating

ring clamp

used with ring stand to hold a glass container

test tube holder

clamp used to hold hot test-tube

funnel

for pouring liquid or other substance through a small opening

test tube rack

holds 5-6 test-tubes in a row

ring stand

holds funnels, wire gauze above table