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Lab Safety & Equip.
Term | Definition |
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goggles | Protects the eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes |
erlenmeyer flask | A narrow-mouth container used to transport, heat, or measure substances,often used when a stopper is required. |
triple beam balance | A device used to measure the mass of an object or substance. |
graduated cylinder | Used to measure the volume of liquids very precisely. |
test tube | A small glass container used to view chemical reactions or to heat small amounts of a substance. |
funnel | Used to pour liquids into containers with small openings. |
eye dropper | Used to dispense a very small amount of liquid. |
beaker | A wide-mouthed container used to transport, heat, or measure liquids. |
tongs | Used to pick up hot or cold objects. |
apron | Protects the scientist and the scientist's clothes from hazardous or hot chemicals. |
What are the 3 base units? | meter, liter, and gram |
scientific method | A series of steps followed to solve problems. |
hypothesis | Usually an if/then statement based on scientific research or observations that can be tested. |
research | Information gathered from books, articles, and other media. |
conclusion | A summary of what you learned from an experiment. |
scientific law | A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions. |
scientific theory | A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations and experimental results. |
What does KHDBDCM stand for? | Kilo, hecto, deka, base, deci, centi, and milli |