Laboratory Glasware Quiz 5

A buret, also known as a burette, is an important piece of laboratory equipment used in analytical chemistry. Here are a couple of key facts about burets: Precision in Volume Measurement: Burets are specifically designed for the precise and accurate delivery of a variable volume of liquid, especially in titrations. They are typically graduated glass tubes with a tap at one end. The precise volume measurements allow chemists to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution with high accuracy. Use in Titration: One of the primary uses of a buret is in titration experiments, which are used to determine the concentration of a reactant in a solution. During a titration, a known reactant is slowly added from the buret to a known volume of a solution containing the reactant of unknown concentration, until the reaction between the two is complete. The amount of reactant dispensed from the buret helps in calculating the unknown concentration. These features make burets essential tools in quantitative chemical analysis.