lab apparatus and hazard symbols

Cards (26)

  • corrosive
    these substances may damage your eyes or skin
  • explosive
    may cause an explosion as a consequence of fire, heat or shock
  • flammable
    these substances catch fire easily
  • dangerous to the environment
    indicates substances that are toxic to aquatic organisms
  • toxic
    these substances can kill you. Do not swallow them, breath them in or get them on ur skin
  • caution
    may irritate skin or exhibit minor toxicity
  • health hazard
    short or long term exposure could cause serious long-term health effects
  • gas under pressure
    container contains pressurised gas. this may be cold when released and explosive when heated
  • radioactive
    releases energy
  • test/boiling tube

    to contain chemicals and liquid
  • beaker
    to contain chemicals and liquids
  • conical flask
    can be used to contain, mix and prevent spilling
  • measuring cylinder
    it can measure to a higher degree of precision
  • filter funnel
    to hold the filter paper, and seperate the solids and liquids
  • crucible/evaporating disk
    to heat solids or evaporate a liquid from a solution
  • thermometer
    to measure temperature
  • tripod stand

    supports the apparatus during heating
  • retort stand
    supports the apparatus during an experiment
  • bunsen burner
    for heating substances
  • wire gauze
    to evenly spread the flame under apparatus
  • spatula
    used for getting small solid chemicals from containers
  • forceps
    used to grasp small objects
  • test tube holder
    used to hold the test tube
  • test tube rack
    used for holding multiple test tubes
  • accuracy
    how close you come to the correct answer
  • reliability
    quality of being able to be trusted or believed