Chemistry is a fascinating science, full of unusual trivia. Chemistry is indeed in our everyday life. We find chemistry in the food we eat, the air we breathe, cleaning products, our emotions and literally every object we can see or touch.
Chemists use all kinds of equipment in their labs to run their experiments. In this topic, you will see some of the most common pieces of equipment and their uses and also precautions to be taken in the chemistry lab.
When performing experiments, taking accurate measurements is crucial. There are a wide variety of measurements that can be taken depending on the task at hand.
In this chapter, you will find a table which contains images of basic apparatus and how to use each piece of equipment in the laboratories.
Common laboratory apparatus and equipment
We must use our everyday experiences to understand various natural phenomena. In living beings, observation employs the senses. In science, observation can also involve the recording of data using instruments. It also refers to any data collected during the scientific activity. Careful observations help us to draw scientific conclusions.
A chemistry laboratory helps students to:
- Observe and see for themselves.
- Understand the difference between different compounds.
- Learn the importance of observation and experiment.
Precautions to be taken in the chemistry lab
Safety is a key concern in any scientific enterprise, but particularly in the chemistry laboratory. There are many potential hazards when working with chemicals, but all of them can be avoided with the appropriate precautions.
- Always wear an apron to protect your clothes.
- Never work alone with chemicals.
- Never touch or taste any substance.
- Use small quantities of substances.
- While heating substances, stand away from the burner and hold the tube away from yourself to avoid splashing.
- Arrange apparatus and reagents in an orderly manner before starting the experiment
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