Matching Pairs Lab Equipment DescriptionsOnline version Match descriptions of lab equipment to their pictures by VIRGINIA L SADRI 1 Helps transfer substances into a smaller mouth container and prevents spills. 2 Used to hold glassware or other equipment off of the lab bench. This is often used to heat something over a heat source. 3 Provides an approximate (rough) measurement of a liquid’s volume. Good for mixing and transferring solutions. 4 Holds the test tube when it contains dangerous chemicals or hot liquids. 5 Holds chemicals; its cylindrical neck allows liquids to be stoppered or swirled. 6 Heats chemicals or other lab objects. Usually powered with electricity. 7 Precisely measures the volume of the liquid it contains. View the liquid from eye level. 8 Transfers small amounts of liquids. Does not measure volume precisely. 9 Grips hot objects in order to move them to a cooling off area 10 Holds chemicals; usually a small glass tube with a stoppered end.