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 Form 1 Introduction to chemistry online lessons

Advantages and disadvantages of glassware; apparatus made of glass

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Advantages and disadvantages of glassware:
- It does not react with most chemicals
- Glass is transparent and hence reactions can easily be observed as they progress.
- Glass materials are easy to wash and rinse after experiments.
- They can be used comfortable in heating experiments.
Disadvantages:
- Have higher chances of breakages in case they fall during experiments.
- They are comparatively expensive to plastics
- Some materials like beakers may however be made of plastics.


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