Which item is used to hold a crucible above a flame?

Which item is used to hold a crucible above a flame?

• A. Beaker
• B. Funnel
• C. Pipe-clay triangle
• D. Crucible tongs

Answer: (C)

A pipe-clay triangle provides a heat-resistant stand that holds a crucible above the flame, allowing heat to reach the crucible evenly without direct contact with the flame. The triangle sits on a wire stand or tripod, and the crucible rests on its middle, keeping it elevated so heating is controlled and the bottom isn’t overheated or cracked. Beakers and funnels are containers for holding or transferring liquids, not for supporting a crucible over a flame, and crucible tongs are for moving hot crucibles rather than acting as a support.

A pipe-clay triangle provides a heat-resistant stand that holds a crucible above the flame, allowing heat to reach the crucible evenly without direct contact with the flame. The triangle sits on a wire stand or tripod, and the crucible rests on its middle, keeping it elevated so heating is controlled and the bottom isn’t overheated or cracked. Beakers and funnels are containers for holding or transferring liquids, not for supporting a crucible over a flame, and crucible tongs are for moving hot crucibles rather than acting as a support.