Exploring Glassware in the Science Laboratory

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Exploring Glassware in the Science Laboratory

Learning objective

What do you already know about laboratory glassware and their uses?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will know the names, pictures, and basic uses of key glass equipment in the science lab.

Conical Flask

A conical flask, also known as an Erlenmeyer flask, is used for mixing and heating liquids. Its conical shape allows easy swirling.

Flat Bottom Flask

Used for uniform heating and boiling of liquids. It has a flat bottom for stability and is often used with a Bunsen burner.

Glass Slides

Glass slides are thin, flat pieces used to hold specimens for microscopic examination.

Watch Glass

A watch glass is a circular, concave piece of glass used as a surface to evaporate liquids or cover beakers.

Beaker

Beakers are cylindrical with a flat bottom, used for stirring, mixing, and heating liquids.

Graduated Cylinder

A graduated cylinder measures liquid volumes accurately. It’s tall and narrow with scale markings.

Recap and Q&A

Review key glass equipment: conical flask, flat bottom flask, glass slides, watch glass, beaker, graduated cylinder.

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