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Lab Safety
Science Unit on Science Lab Safety
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| goggles | used to cover and protect the eyes |
| fire blanket | used to smother a fire (clothing or small trash can fire) |
| fire extinguisher | used to put out a larger fire *NEVER USE ON A PERSON* |
| eye wash station | used to flush eyes with water *flush for 15-20 minutes* |
| safety shower | used to wash off large chemical spills on the body or clothing |
| triple beam balance | used to obtain precise measurements of mass |
| beaker | used to measure volume of liquids and pour or mix liquids |
| graduated cylinder | used to obtain precise measurements of volume |
| flask | used to swirl liquids without the risk of spilling |
| funnel | used for guiding a liquid or powder into a small opening |
| test tube rack | used to support and store test tubes |
| Bunsen burner | used to heat test tubes or burn certain substances |
| Petri dish | used to grow cultures of microorganisms |
| apron | used to protect the body and clothes from chemical and acid |
| tongs | used to grip and lift objects |
| dropper | used to transfer small amounts of liquid |
| thermometer | used to find the temperature of a substance |
| stopwatch | used to time situations in seconds |
| meter stick | used to find the length of an object |
| hand lens | used to look at objects with a magnified view |
| electronic scale | used to find the mass of an object |
| spring scale | used for find the force in Newtons |