What is a water bath in the lab???

Question

I need a short description of what a water bath is, and a link to a pic would be nice. Please answer tonight!!! Easy 10 pts

Answer 1

It's generally a glass tank of water, thermostatically controlled, set at a specific temperature (such as 15.5°C (60°F) and is used to bring a sample of a substance to that temperature for a specific analysis or test to be carried out.

(Unfortunately, pictures are not possible in this 'Answers' window...I only wish they were). (Have you ever worked in a Lab J C..?)

Answer 2

A device for regulating the temperature of anything subjected to heat, by surrounding the vessel containing it with another vessel containing water which can be kept at a desired temperature; also, a vessel designed for this purpose.

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Answer 3

a water bath is a container of heated water that you place the container of chemicals you want to heat in so that it does not come in contact with open flame.  It heats the container slowly and evenly