Laboratory Equipment Identification and Use
A Grade 11 science worksheet covering the identification and proper use of common laboratory equipment, focusing on safety and function.
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Laboratory Equipment Identification and Use
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety.
1. Which piece of equipment is primarily used for accurately measuring the volume of a liquid?
Beaker
Erlenmeyer flask
Graduated cylinder
Test tube
2. What is the correct procedure for heating a liquid in a test tube?
Point the test tube directly at yourself.
Heat the bottom of the test tube continuously.
Heat the test tube from the top down.
Heat gently, moving the test tube back and forth, pointing it away from others.
3. A is used to hold and mix chemicals, but its measurements are not precise.
4. When diluting an acid, always add to slowly, with constant stirring.
5. A is used to transfer small, precise volumes of liquid.
6. It is acceptable to wear open-toed shoes in a chemistry laboratory.
True
False
7. Goggles should be worn at all times when working with chemicals or glassware.
True
False
8. Describe the primary function of a Bunsen burner and one safety precaution to observe when using it.
9. Explain why it is important to clean all laboratory glassware immediately after use.
10. Identify the following common laboratory glassware:
a)
b)
c)
d)