Question
(a) The following are laboratory apparatus used in Chemistry. Name them and give their uses.
(b) Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass.
Answer
(i) Beaker - used to measure approximate volumes of liquids.
(ii) Gas jar - used for gas collection.
(iii) Dropping funnel - used to add controlled amounts of liquids into reaction vessels.
(b) To allow easy observation as the experiment progresses. Transparent glasses do not easily react with chemicals.
(ii) Gas jar - used for gas collection.
(iii) Dropping funnel - used to add controlled amounts of liquids into reaction vessels.
(b) To allow easy observation as the experiment progresses. Transparent glasses do not easily react with chemicals.
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