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