Laboratory Equipment

Chemistry, which is almost every time branded as a bland and boring subject, has a lot of fun packed inside it with the use of Laboratory Equipment, which sadly not many of the students are aware of.

But one thing that every student loves about Chemistry is the lab experiments. When the students are introduced to the lab experiments they get excited and never tries to miss those once a week classes.

 

Safety First in the Chemistry Laboratory

 

The primary rule of any laboratory is to be safe! Chemistry laboratory at school highly differs from universities.

While the later uses specialized and more in-depth laboratory equipment, primary and secondary school students are just made aware of the basic chemistry tools.

 

Safety Protocols for Laboratory Work

 

Safety protocols are kept for a reason and it is the responsibility for everyone to follow them in order to avoid any accidents. At school, teachers are entitled to wear laboratory coats upon entering the laboratory.

At early grades, students are not required to any sort of precaution considering they just enter the laboratory to see the experiments.

Upon reaching senior school, students are required to follow the same protocol as the teachers for e.g. wearing lab coats and goggles while conducting any experiment.

Latex gloves are used to prevent any corrosive chemicals from spilling onto the hands.

 

Importance of Safety Goggles and Lab Coats

 

Safety goggles are compulsory for all chemistry labs. To avoid putting a danger to the eye, goggles are necessary to be worn by those performing experiments.

A small droplet of an acid splash could put a permanent damage to the eye. A laboratory coat or apron is another necessity to avoid the spills touch the body.

Everyone entering the laboratory is advised to avoid wearing high heel sandals or open toed shoes.

 

Laboratory Equipment in Chemistry Tuition

 

Chemistry tuition generally do not cover laboratory experiments as it is impossible to demonstrate experiments at home.

Teachers who conduct tuition or extra classes after school hours, can still make it possible to practically exhibit the experiments.

Chemistry tuition are generally conducted to cover the theoretical part of chemistry.

 

Common Laboratory Tools Used in Schools

 

Other laboratory tools include a beaker, droppers, test tubes, watch glasses, spatulas, bunsen burners etc. Each laboratory equipment has its own properties and use.

Depending on the place of use, the laboratory equipment differs. For example, in a school setting the equipment used is very basic as compared to the tools used at a university setting.

 

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FAQS:

 

What is the lab equipment?

Lab equipment refers to tools and devices used in laboratories for experiments, such as test tubes, beakers, and safety goggles.

 

What is the most important rule in a chemistry laboratory?

The most important rule is to prioritize safety by following all protocols, such as wearing lab coats, goggles, and gloves during experiments.

 

What are some common laboratory equipment used in schools?

Common equipment includes beakers, test tubes, droppers, Bunsen burners, and spatulas.

 

Why are safety goggles necessary in the lab?

Safety goggles protect your eyes from harmful chemical splashes that could cause permanent damage.

 

Can chemistry tuition include lab experiments?

Usually, tuition focuses on theoretical concepts, but some tutors may demonstrate simple experiments to explain topics better.