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Apparatus Identification

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Past paper apparatus diagram showing apparatus labelled A, B and C
(a) Name the items of apparatus labelled A, B and C.
A
________________ mortar
B
________________ tripod
C
________________ filter funnel

Mark Scheme Answers

A mortar

B tripod

C filter funnel

Exam Tip In apparatus questions, always identify the exact named item rather than describing its use. For example, write filter funnel instead of only writing funnel if the mark scheme is specific.

 

Laboratory Apparatus and Solutions

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1. Measuring Apparatus

1 The apparatus used to measure time in experiments is a
________ stopwatch
.
2 The instrument used to measure temperature is a
________ thermometer
.
3 The apparatus used to measure mass in the laboratory is a
________ balance
.
Exam Tip
Students often confuse measuring cylinders, burettes, and pipettes. Remember: a measuring cylinder is less precise, while a burette and volumetric pipette are used when greater accuracy is needed.
Key Words
stopwatch, thermometer, balance, burette, volumetric pipette, measuring cylinder, gas syringe

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