Lab Equipment Quiz

What is a Beaker used for in a laboratory?Choose the correct answer:

Heating substances
Measuring and holding liquids
Crushing substances
Holding specimens for microscopic examination

Which equipment produces a single flame and is used for heating substances?Choose the correct answer:

Flask
Slide
Bunsen Burner
Pipette

What is the primary purpose of a Microscope in a laboratory?Choose the correct answer:

To mix fluids
To separate substances based on density
To magnify tiny objects
To hold liquids for laboratory tests

Which equipment is used to crush and grind substances into a fine powder?Choose the correct answer:

Beaker
Mortar and Pestle
Stirring Rod
Test Tube

What does a Centrifuge do?Choose the correct answer:

Measures the intensity of light absorbed by a solution
Spins samples very quickly to separate substances based on density
Used for precise addition of a solution in titration experiments
Produces a single flame for heating

Which equipment is used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size?Choose the correct answer:

Titrator
Rotary Evaporator
Gel Electrophoresis System
Osmometer

What is the primary function of an Autoclave?Choose the correct answer:

To separate mixtures into their individual components
To magnify tiny objects
For the efficient removal of solvents from samples
For sterilizing equipment using high-pressure steam

Which safety equipment is used to protect the eyes from splashes, fumes, and debris?Choose the correct answer:

Lab Coat
Gloves
Safety Goggles
Fire Blanket

What is the purpose of a Fire Extinguisher in a laboratory?Choose the correct answer:

To protect against splashes or flying debris
To put out small fires in emergency situations
To provide a flow of water to rinse off a person
To protect the wearer from inhaling harmful substances

Which equipment is a ventilated enclosure that protects the user from inhaling toxic fumes?Choose the correct answer:

Hot Plate
Fume Hood
Safety Shield
Respirator