Question

Many types of scientific equipment are used to perform different functions in the science lab. Which of the following combinations of equipment would be needed to bring one liter of water to 85°C?
a.
graduated cylinder, balance, beaker and hot plate
b.
graduated cylinder, beaker, thermometer and hot plate
c.
test tube, thermometer, and Bunsen burner
d.
test tube, electronic balance and hot plate

Answer 1

Answer:

b. graduated cylinder, beaker, thermometer and hot plate.

Explanation:

Scientific equipments are inevitable in a laboratory as they make scientific experiments achievable. As stated in this question, they perform varying functions in the laboratory. If we're given a task to bring one liter of water to 85°C, the following scientific equipments would be needed:

- Graduated cylinder: This is used to measure the volume of the water to 1 liter needed for the task.

- Beaker: The beaker is used to hold the 1 liter of water for heating after measuring.

- Hot plate: The hotplate is used to heat the water to the desired temperature.

- Thermometer: The thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the water to ensure that it is 85°C.