Four of the most commonly used flasks in scientific procedures and experiments are: Erlenmeyer, filter, volumetric, and Florence flasks. Knowing some of the basic differences between these flasks can help ensure a successful outcome of the experiment. The Erlenmeyer flask can be used for general measuring, mixing and heating and is available in a range of sizes. This flask is scored to various increments to give an approximate volume. The filter flask resembles an Erlenmeyer but has a connector on the upper (more…)

Bunsen burners can be terrifying tools for new users. However, with proper instruction and knowledge of the burner, the Bunsen burner’s flame is turned into a “friend” instead of an “enemy.” Following these tips when igniting and using Bunsen burners will keep science laboratories and experimenters safe.

1.Make sure that the tube connecting the burner and the gas does not have any cracks that would result in leaked gas. Not only is this unsafe when working with an open flame, but it also hampers the burner’s ability to work properly.

2.Be sure to turn on (more…)

There are many different pieces of lab equipment used each and every day in laboratories. The equipment utilized will of course always depend upon the experiment in question, but there is no doubt that labs are always full of different things, mainly to make sure that if a tool is needed, it is always right there waiting for the experts to grab it. From microscopes to burners and even lasers, there is a never-ending need for the latest technology when it comes to scientific laboratories.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. There are also a variety of chemicals which are (more…)

The three states of matter are solid liquid and gas. This is a fairly basic idea in science that people learn as early as middle school. However, there is much more behind this concept than most people ever know about. One of the best ways to explain the very complex science behind the three states of matter is by presenting an example that everyone is familiar with: water. Not everyone (and sometimes no one) gets to see all three states of a substance. However, everyone has seen water as a solid (ice), and as a liquid, and although (more…)