Laboratory Equipment Worksheet
A Grade 9 Science worksheet focusing on the identification, function, and safe use of common laboratory equipment.
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Laboratory Equipment Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use your knowledge of common laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
Match each laboratory equipment with its primary function.
1. Beaker
a. Heating substances with a flame
2. Test Tube
b. Holding, mixing, and heating small amounts of liquids
3. Bunsen Burner
c. Measuring precise volumes of liquids
4. Graduated Cylinder
d. Holding and mixing larger volumes of liquids
1. Which piece of equipment is best suited for accurately measuring 25.0 mL of a liquid?
Beaker
Erlenmeyer flask
Graduated cylinder
Test tube
2. What is the primary safety purpose of wearing safety goggles in the lab?
To look fashionable
To prevent chemical splashes from reaching the eyes
To improve vision
To protect hands from heat
1. A is used to measure the mass of a substance.
2. When heating a test tube, always point the opening from yourself and others.
3. A flask is commonly used for titrations due to its conical shape.
1. Briefly explain the difference between a beaker and an Erlenmeyer flask in terms of their typical uses.
2. Describe one important safety rule to follow when using a Bunsen burner.
1. It is safe to taste chemicals in the lab to identify them.
True
False
2. A fume hood should be used when working with volatile or hazardous chemicals.
True
False
Identify the following laboratory equipment:
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