Let's identify each piece of laboratory equipment shown in the worksheet and write down their main functions. Here is a breakdown for each numbered item:
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1. Beaker
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Name: Beaker
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Function: Used to hold, mix, heat, or store liquids. It has a flat bottom and a spout for pouring.
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2. Triple Beam Balance
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Name: Triple Beam Balance
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Function: Measures the mass of substances accurately (usually in grams). Commonly used in laboratories for weighing solids.
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3. Test Tube
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Name: Test Tube
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Function: A small cylindrical glass container used to hold, mix, or heat small quantities of liquid or solid chemicals.
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4. Round Bottom Flask
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Name: Round Bottom Flask
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Function: Used for distillation, reflux, and heating liquids. Its round shape allows even heat distribution and prevents breakage.
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5. Dropper / Pipette (with bulb)
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Name: Dropper (or Pipette with Bulb)
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Function: Transfers small amounts of liquid (e.g., drops) into containers or reactions.
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6. Graduated Cylinder
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Name: Graduated Cylinder
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Function: Measures the volume of liquids accurately with marked graduations.
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7. Tongs
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Name: Tongs
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Function: Used to handle hot objects safely (like test tubes or beakers) without touching them directly.
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8. Spatula
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Name: Spatula
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Function: Used to transfer solid chemicals from containers to other surfaces or apparatuses.
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9. Syringe
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Name: Syringe
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Function: Delivers precise volumes of liquid; often used in titrations or injections in biological labs.
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10. Burette
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Name: Burette
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Function: Delivers variable volumes of liquid (especially in titrations) with high precision. Has a stopcock to control flow.
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11. Ring Stand
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Name: Ring Stand
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Function: Supports various lab apparatus like clamps, rings, or funnels during experiments.
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12. Reagent Bottle (or Storage Bottle)
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Name: Reagent Bottle
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Function: Stores chemical solutions or reagents safely with a tight lid to prevent contamination or evaporation.
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13. Glass Curved Tube (Condenser)
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Name: Condenser (Liebig Condenser)
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Function: Cools vapor back into liquid during distillation processes.
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14. Three-Holed Stopper
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Name: Three-Holed Stopper
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Function: Seals a flask while allowing multiple pieces of glassware (e.g., tubing, thermometers) to pass through.
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15. Bunsen Burner
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Name: Bunsen Burner
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Function: Produces a flame for heating, sterilizing, or burning substances in the lab. Adjustable flame height and temperature.
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16. Microscope
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Name: Microscope
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Function: Magnifies tiny objects or samples (like cells or microorganisms) so they can be observed in detail.
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Final Answer Table:
| Number | Name | Function |
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| 1 | Beaker | Holds, mixes, heats, or stores liquids |
| 2 | Triple Beam Balance | Measures mass of substances |
| 3 | Test Tube | Holds, mixes, or heats small quantities of chemicals |
| 4 | Round Bottom Flask | Used for distillation, reflux, and heating liquids |
| 5 | Dropper (Pipette) | Transfers small amounts of liquid |
| 6 | Graduated Cylinder | Measures liquid volume accurately |
| 7 | Tongs | Handles hot objects safely |
| 8 | Spatula | Transfers solid chemicals |
| 9 | Syringe | Delivers precise liquid volumes |
| 10 | Burette | Delivers precise volumes in titrations |
| 11 | Ring Stand | Supports lab equipment |
| 12 | Reagent Bottle | Stores chemical solutions |
| 13 | Condenser | Cools vapor into liquid during distillation |
| 14 | Three-Holed Stopper | Seals flasks with multiple connections |
| 15 | Bunsen Burner | Produces flame for heating |
| 16 | Microscope | Magnifies small objects for observation |
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✔ This completes the identification and function listing for all 16 laboratory items in the worksheet.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of science lab equipment worksheet.
