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Because sometimes in a lab,you use different and dangerous type chemicals so if for example,You pour a very chemical that uyou can't touch the test-tube and then you have to use the Tongs just so that you could be safe so I think that it is safe and the best idea to have tongs kept near the top of the test-tubes
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How do you use skidding tongs?
to hold test tubes...
How should you hold the test-tube during heating?
Sometimes you'd hold it on a retort stand, other times it'd be more practical to hold it with tongs
What is the name for the thing that holds a test-tube over a Bunsen burner?
tongs
What are tests tube tongs used for?
Most Chemistry labs have tongs that allow you to grip or hold small test tubes so you will not burn your hand or spill harmful chemicals on your fingers. They are usually simple metal tongs that are flat but the ends are curved to the radius of the test tube.
What instrument would be suitable for holding for a liquid while heating it over a flame?
metal tongsAnswermetal tongs Answermetal tongs
What do you call a piece of metal used to hold and support glassware?
for test tube you will need a test tube holder , and for hot glassware you will need a crucible tongs. Enjoy
Holds test tubes while heating?
tongs
How do you use skidding tongs?
to hold test tubes...
How can you use The Crucible by Arthur Miller Tongs in a sentence?
The student raised the test tube above the stand clamp with crucible tongs.
How should you hold the test-tube during heating?
Sometimes you'd hold it on a retort stand, other times it'd be more practical to hold it with tongs
What instruments hold test tube being heated?
A retort and clamp or tongs.
What is the name for the thing that holds a test-tube over a Bunsen burner?
tongs
This tool allows handling and holding of test tubes and other small items?
Tongs
What are tests tube tongs used for?
Most Chemistry labs have tongs that allow you to grip or hold small test tubes so you will not burn your hand or spill harmful chemicals on your fingers. They are usually simple metal tongs that are flat but the ends are curved to the radius of the test tube.
What are laboratory tongs and how are they used?
Laboratory tongs are large pincers for grasping and lifting vessels of heat-resistant material used in high temperature chemical reactions. They can be used to hold or pick up many items, but work best as tongs for picking up a hot evaporating dish. Crucible tongs are welded steel tools used to lift a hot crucible from a furnace or for other items you may not want to handle with your hands. Crucible tongs may also be used to prevent any inaccuracies regarding mass measurements as any moisture or oil will affect the readings and accuracy.Beaker tongs are best used to hold a hot beaker.See the related links for pictures and more information about the different types of tongs.
What instrument would be suitable for holding for a liquid while heating it over a flame?
metal tongsAnswermetal tongs Answermetal tongs
How must you move a test tube when it is being heated over a flame?
with the pair of special tongs you shuld have. which grip
