Equipment Visual Directory
Chemistry Master Class
Lab Equipment Visual Directory
Part 1 of 3
Heating, Burning & Glassware
Group A: Heating & Burning Equipment
A1
Bunsen Burner Photo img/bunsen_burner.jpg

Bunsen Burner
Produces a single open gas flame used for heating, sterilization, and combustion.
A2
Hot Plate Photo img/hot_plate.jpg

Hot Plate
An electric heater used to heat glassware and contents evenly without open flame.
A3
Striker Photo img/striker.jpg

Striker
Uses a spring-loaded flint to create sparks for safely igniting Bunsen burners.
A4
Wire Gauze Photo img/wire_gauze.jpg

Wire Gauze
Placed on a ring clamp to support glassware and distribute heat evenly.
A5
Ring Stand Photo img/ring_stand.jpg

Ring Stand
A heavy metal support rod and base used to mount clamps and lab glassware.
A6
Ring Clamp Photo img/ring_clamp.jpg

Ring Clamp
Attaches securely to a ring stand to support beakers or funnels during runs.
Group B: Glassware & Vessels
B1
Beaker Photo img/beaker.jpg

Beaker
A flat-bottomed container used for mixing, stirring, pouring, and heating.
B2
Erlenmeyer Flask Photo img/erlenmeyer_flask.jpg

Erlenmeyer Flask
Has a conical body and narrow neck to easily swirl contents without spilling.
B3
Test Tube Photo img/test_tube.jpg

Test Tube
A small cylindrical glass container used to hold, mix, or heat small chemical samples.
B4
Volumetric Flask Photo img/volumetric_flask.jpg

Volumetric Flask
Designed with high precision to prepare standard chemical solutions of exact volumes.
B5
Grad. Cylinder Photo img/graduated_cylinder.jpg

Graduated Cylinder
A vertical column used to measure volumes of liquids with high accuracy.
B6
Buret Photo img/buret.jpg

Buret
A long graduated glass tube with a stopcock to dispense precise volumes in titrations.
Chemistry Master Class
Lab Equipment Visual Directory
Part 2 of 3
Measurement, Handling & Safety
Group C: Measuring & Transferring
C1
Digital Balance Photo img/digital_balance.jpg

Digital Balance
An electronic instrument used to measure the mass of substances with high precision.
C2
White Ruler Photo img/white_ruler.jpg

Ruler
A white metric ruler used to measure physical dimensions in centimeters and millimeters.
C3
Thermometer Photo img/thermometer.jpg

Thermometer
An alcohol-filled glass capillary device designed to measure thermal kinetic energy.
C4
Plastic Pipet Photo img/plastic_pipet.jpg

Plastic Pipet
A disposable, flexible pipette used to transfer tiny volumes of liquid dropwise.
C5
Glass Stir Rod Photo img/glass_stir_rod.jpg

Glass Stir Rod
A solid, cylindrical piece of glass used to stir solutions or safely guide liquids.
C6
Scoopula Photo img/scoopula.jpg

Scoopula
A curved metal tool used to scoop and transfer chemical solids or powders.
Group D: Handling & Safety
D1
Beaker Tongs Photo img/beaker_tongs.jpg

Beaker Tongs
Wide metal tongs coated in plastic, engineered to grip and carry heated beakers.
D2
Tube Holder Photo img/test_tube_holder.jpg

Test Tube Holder
A spring-actuated metal grip utilized to carry or hold test tubes safely.
D3
Silicone Grips Photo img/silicone_grips.jpg

Silicone Protectors
Red protective mitts used to grip hot beakers and flasks securely.
D4
Safety Goggles Photo img/safety_goggles.jpg

Safety Goggles
Impact and splash-resistant eye protection shielding eyes from chemicals.
D5
Lab Apron Photo img/lab_apron.jpg

Translucent Apron
Waterproof and chemical-resistant cover worn to shield skin and clothes.
D6
Snorkel Hood Photo img/snorkel_hood.jpg

Snorkel Hood
A localized overhead suction arm designed to vent off hazardous gas.
Chemistry Master Class
Lab Equipment Visual Directory
Part 3 of 3
Separation, Mixing & Cleaning
Group E: Separation & Mixing
E1
Funnel Photo img/funnel.jpg

Funnel
A cone-shaped vessel used to guide liquids or fine powders into small openings.
E2
Filter Paper Photo img/filter_paper.jpg

Filter Paper
A semi-permeable circular paper membrane used to filter insoluble solid particles.
E3
Well Plate Photo img/well_plate.jpg

Well Plate
A flat plastic plate with numerous cup-like wells, enabling microreactions.
E4
Watch Glass Photo img/watch_glass.jpg

Watch Glass
A circular concave glass piece used to evaporate liquids or cover beakers.
E5
Mortar & Pestle Photo img/mortar_pestle.jpg

Mortar & Pestle
A heavy ceramic bowl and rod set used to crush and grind solid chemicals.
E6
Weight Boat Photo img/weight_boat.jpg

Weight Boat
A shallow, flexible plastic tray with sloping sides used to support weighed solids.
Group F: Lab Environment & Cleaning
F1
Lab Sink Photo img/lab_sink.jpg

Chemistry Sink
Equipped with highly corrosion-resistant materials to drain diluted waste and handle cleanup.
F2
Tube Rack Photo img/test_tube_rack.jpg

Test Tube Rack
A wooden or plastic scaffolding designed to organize, support, and dry test tubes vertically.
F3
Tube Brush Photo img/test_tube_brush.jpg

Test Tube Brush
A long-handled wire and nylon bristle brush designed to scrub chemical residues.
F4
Cleaning Gear Photo img/cleaning_supplies.jpg

Cleaning Supplies
Standard sponges, specialty lab detergent, and squeegees for washing vessels.
F5
Gas Valves Photo img/gas_valves.jpg

Gas Valves
Benchtop-mounted supply valves that regulate natural gas flows to burners.
F6
Forceps Photo img/forceps.jpg

Forceps
Sleek, ridged stainless steel tweezers used to grasp small solid specimens.
Equipment Matching Worksheet
Chemistry Lab Prep
Lab Equipment Identification
Name: ______________________ Date: _________
Group A: Heating & Burning Page 1 of 6
Instructions: Identify each shown piece of heating and burning equipment. Write its name on the line, then write a brief, 1-sentence explanation of its function or safety rules in the box.
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Lab Equipment Identification
Name: ______________________ Date: _________
Group B: Glassware & Vessels Page 2 of 6
Instructions: Identify each shown piece of laboratory glassware or vessel. Write its name on the line, then write a brief, 1-sentence explanation of its function or safety rules in the box.
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Lab Equipment Identification
Name: ______________________ Date: _________
Group C: Measuring & Transferring Page 3 of 6
Instructions: Identify each shown piece of measuring or transferring equipment. Write its name on the line, then write its function in the box below.
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Group D: Handling & Safety Page 4 of 6
Identify each shown piece of handling and safety gear. Write its name on the line, then write its function or safety considerations in the box.
Equipment Lecture Slides
Chemistry Lab Masterclass Unit 1
Lab Equipment Mastery
A visual guide to the names, functions, and safety protocols of 36 essential chemistry laboratory tools.
Always prioritize safety in the laboratory. Slide 1 of 14
Group A: Heating & Burning (Part 1)
Slide 2 of 14
Bunsen Burner
Produces a single adjustable open gas flame for combustion and heating.
Hot Plate
An electric flat-surface heater used to heat solutions evenly without open flames.
Striker
Creates quick friction sparks to safely ignite Bunsen burner gas flows.
Hot plates retain heat long after being turned off. Chemistry Masterclass
Group A: Heating & Burning (Part 2)
Slide 3 of 14
Wire Gauze
Placed on a ring clamp to diffuse thermal energy and support glassware.
Ring Stand
A heavy vertical steel base system used to mount experimental clamps and glassware.
Ring Clamp
Mounts directly to stands to hold glassware or funnels above burners.
Ensure ring clamps are screwed tight before adding loads. Chemistry Masterclass
Group B: Glassware & Vessels (Part 1)
Slide 4 of 14
Beaker
Flat-bottom vessel for stirring, mixing, heating, and approximate liquid staging.
Erlenmeyer Flask
Conical vessel with narrow neck designed for splash-free swirling and mixing.
Test Tube
Small cylindrical finger-sized glassware for micro-chemical testing and observations.
These glassware pieces are NOT designed for volumetric precision. Chemistry Masterclass
Group B: Glassware & Vessels (Part 2)
Slide 5 of 14
Volumetric Flask
Calibrated with extreme precision to prepare standard solution volumes.
Graduated Cylinder
Standard tool used to measure liquid volumes with high-level accuracy.
Buret
Dispenses highly controlled, precise small volumes of liquids during titration runs.
Read volume measurements at the bottom of the meniscus curve. Chemistry Masterclass
Group C: Measuring & Transferring (Part 1)
Slide 6 of 14
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Digital Balance
Measures the mass of solid materials or crystal samples with high precision.
Ruler (White)
A metric scale used to measure physical length dimensions of specimens.