Laboratory Equipment and Functions Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on laboratory equipment functions. Test your understanding of Bunsen burners, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and more!

#1

What is the primary function of a Bunsen burner in a laboratory?

Measuring temperature
Heating liquids and solids
Weighing substances
Storing chemicals
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#2

Which laboratory equipment is used for precise measurement of liquid volumes?

Buret
Beaker
Erlenmeyer flask
Graduated cylinder
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#3

Which laboratory equipment is used for measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a solution?

Spectrophotometer
Thermometer
pH meter
Hydrometer
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#4

What is the primary function of a Petri dish in a laboratory?

Measuring weight
Growing microorganisms
Heating liquids
Storing chemicals
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#5

What is the function of a desiccator in a laboratory?

Measuring volume
Removing moisture from substances
Analyzing gases
Storing chemicals
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#6

Which of the following is a type of microscope commonly used in laboratories for viewing small specimens?

Spectrophotometer
Telescope
Centrifuge
Compound microscope
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#7

What is the purpose of a centrifuge in a laboratory?

Mixing liquids
Separating substances based on density
Measuring temperature
Weighing solids
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#8

Which of the following is a safety equipment used to protect the eyes in a laboratory?

Burette
Funnel
Safety goggles
Microscope
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#9

Which laboratory apparatus is commonly used for heating substances to high temperatures?

Bunsen burner
Microscope
Centrifuge
Pipette
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#10

Which of the following is a common material for making laboratory glassware due to its resistance to heat and chemicals?

Plastic
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Borosilicate glass
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#11

Which of the following laboratory tools is used for measuring the mass of an object?

Graduated cylinder
Spatula
Balance
Pipette
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#12

Which of the following is a laboratory technique used to separate mixtures based on particle size?

Titration
Centrifugation
Chromatography
Distillation
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#13

What is the primary function of a fume hood in a laboratory?

Providing extra light
Removing fumes and harmful gases
Measuring pH
Storing chemicals
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#14

What is the function of a spectrophotometer in a laboratory setting?

Measuring temperature
Analyzing the absorbance of light by a substance
Weighing solids
Storing chemicals
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#15

What is the purpose of a magnetic stirrer in a laboratory?

Measuring pH
Mixing liquids using a magnetic bar
Heating liquids and solids
Weighing substances
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#16

What does an autoclave do in a laboratory setting?

Sterilizing equipment and media
Measuring temperature
Weighing substances
Heating liquids
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#17

Which laboratory equipment is used for measuring electrical resistance in a circuit?

Buret
Spectrophotometer
Ohmmeter
Pipette
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#18

What is the purpose of a condenser in a laboratory distillation setup?

Measuring temperature
Heating liquids
Cooling and condensing vapors
Stirring substances

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