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What are the different science laboratory apparatus and their functions?

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  1. beaker - a liquid-measuring container
  2. burette - measures volume of solution
  3. clay triangle - a wire frame with porcelain used to support a crucible
  4. wire gauze - used to spread heat of a burner flame
  5. test tube - used as holder of small amount of solution
  6. forceps - holds or pick up small objects
  7. graduated cylinder - measures approximate volume of liquids
  8. graduated pipette - measures solution volumes
  9. condenser - used in distillation
  10. crucible - used to heat a small amount of a solid substance at a very high temperature
  11. funnel - used to transfer solids and liquids without spilling
  12. thermometer - measures temperature
  13. balance - measures mass of material
  14. pH meter - measures acidity of solutions
  15. centrifuge - separates materials of varying density
  16. pipette - used to transfer measured substances into another vessel
  17. droppers - for addition of liquids, drop by drop
  18. glass funnels - for funneling liquids from one container to another, or for filtering when equipped with filter paper.
  19. graduated cylinders - for measurement of an amount of liquid. The volume of liquid can be estimated to the nearest 0.1 mL with practice.
  20. ring stand (with rings or clamps) - for holding pieces of glassware in place.
  21. test tubes - for holding small samples or for containing small-scale reactions
  22. test-tube holders - for holding test tubes when tubes should not be touched
  23. tongs - similar function to forceps, but are useful for larger items
  24. volumetric flasks - to measure precise volumes of liquid or to make precise dilutions.
  25. wash bottles - for dispensing small quantities of distilled water.
  26. watch glasses - for holding small samples or for covering beakers or evaporating dishes.
  27. wire gauze on a ring - supports beakers to be heated by Bunsen burners
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