Starter quiz
- Which of the following measurements would you use a ruler for?
- measuring the volume of an object
- measuring the height of an object ✓
- measuring the mass of an object
- measuring the length of an object ✓
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- Which of the following is not used for measuring the amount of a substance?
- A ______ burner is used to heat substances in a laboratory.
- 'Bunsen' ✓
- All substances are made up of matter, which has __________ and mass.
- colour
- electricity
- volume ✓
- magnetism
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When a substance is heated, the force of ______ between its particles is overcome.- 'attraction' ✓
- What is the name of the process in which a liquid becomes a gas at the surface of a substance?
- 'evaporation' ✓
Exit quiz
- ______ is a piece of technical equipment needed for a particular use.
- 'apparatus' ✓
What is the apparatus shown here called?- 'balance' ✓
- Why is it crucial to select the appropriate laboratory apparatus when conducting an experiment?
- To look professional
- Because it's a rule
- To ensure accurate and reliable results ✓
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- ______ is the apparatus that supports and protects containers that are balanced on a tripod for heating.
- 'gauze' ✓
What feature of a conical flask makes it particularly useful for swirling to mix its contents?- It has straight sides, meaning it can hold a large swirling volume.
- It has markings to help gauge the volume of its contents when swirled.
- It has a flat base so the contents will settle quickly once swirled.
- It has sloped sides so the contents won't splash out when swirled. ✓
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- Match the following laboratory apparatus with the correct unit of measurement they are associated with.
- balance⇔grams ✓
- measuring cylinder⇔cm³ ✓
- ruler⇔cm ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Laboratory equipment are designed for specific uses and choice of equipment impacts the quality of results
- Mass can be measured on a balance, in grams
- Volume can be measured in a measuring cylinder, in cm³
Common misconception
Pupils tend to misidentify similar looking apparatus.
Focus on the uses of each apparatus, highlight its distinguishing features to help pupils correctly identify apparatus.
Keywords
Apparatus - Apparatus is a piece of equipment that is designed for a particular use.
Mass - Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams.
Volume - Volume is how much 3D space a material occupies. It is usually measured in cm³.
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