Chemists use many different tools and technologies to
perform their work. The study of chemicals requires very accurate equipment that can
measure precise weights, analyze reactions and color changes (which can indicate
chemical transformation), and protect users from dangerous fumes or reactions. Today,
computer-aided equipment has replaced many older machines, and as a result the field is
much more accurate.
Standard tools include scales to
measure weights; beakers to hold and transfer samples; gloves, face masks, and glasses
to protect the user; Bunsen burners to activate chemicals using heat; freezers to
stabilize or store samples; high-power ventilation for air safety; and centrifuges to
quickly separate chemicals.
Higher technologies include
spectrometers to measure color changes; computer simulation programs to avoid dangerous
reactions; microscopes to see small samples and subtle reactions; lasers for more
precise reactions than Bunsen burners; and microfluidic chips which can perform several
functions on extremely tiny amounts of chemical.
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