What do you use to crush?

• A. Pestle and mortar
• B. Beaker and spatula
• C. Test tube
• D. Funnel

Answer: (A)

Crushing solids into small particles is done with a pestle and mortar. The mortar is a hard bowl and the pestle is a heavy, club-shaped tool you press and grind against the surface to break the material apart and make it into powder or a paste. This setup is specifically designed for crushing and grinding, which is why it’s the best choice. Beaker and spatula are used mainly for mixing or transferring liquids or scooping solids, a test tube is just a small container, and a funnel is for pouring or filtering. So the pestle and mortar best fits the task of crushing.