Multiple Choice
Which of the following laboratory tools would be most appropriate for separating a mixture of sand and water into its components?
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4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures
Laboratory Materials
Multiple Choice
Which piece of laboratory equipment is most suitable for measuring exact volumes of liquids?
A
Erlenmeyer flask
B
Beaker
C
Test tube
D
Volumetric pipette
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that measuring exact volumes of liquids requires equipment designed for precision and accuracy.
Review the common laboratory glassware: Erlenmeyer flasks and beakers are generally used for mixing and approximate volume measurements, not precise volume measurements.
Recognize that test tubes are primarily used for holding, mixing, or heating small amounts of liquids, and are not designed for measuring volumes accurately.
Identify that a volumetric pipette is specifically calibrated to deliver a single, precise volume of liquid, making it ideal for exact volume measurements.
Conclude that among the options given, the volumetric pipette is the most suitable piece of laboratory equipment for measuring exact volumes of liquids.
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