The Nature of Science Activities 1. Match the equipment A–F with the correct tasks 1–6 from the list below:
A
B
C
D
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
E To heat a beaker of water
To hold a test tube over a Bunsen burner To move a hot beaker
To accurately measure a volume of liquid To collect liquid
To accurately measure a very small volume of liquid
2. Carry out these basic tasks: (a) Accurately measure 55 cm3
of water from the tap.
(b) Set up a test tube of water using a retort stand and clamp so that it is safe to heat over a Bunsen burner.
(c) Light a Bunsen burner. (d) Turn the Bunsen flame from the orange flame to the blue flame. (e) Show that the boiling point of water is approximately 100°C.
