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Lab Safety & Equip.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |