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Sci equip./safety
29 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Triple beam balance or digital balance | to measure mass-NOT affected by gravity |
| scale | to measure weight-yes! affected by gravity |
| mortar & pestle | to crush solid materials |
| test tube rack | to hold many test tubes |
| funnel | to transfer materials |
| florence flask | to hold/heat liquids |
| stirring rod | to mix |
| beaker | to hold/heat liquids |
| burner (micro, alcohol or Bunsen) | to provide fire |
| erlenmeyer flask | to hold/heat liquids |
| wire mesh square | to hold glassware above a flame |
| test tube clamp | to hold 1 test tube |
| ring stand w/ clamp | to be a burning station |
| scissors | to cut things |
| dissecting needle & forceps | to paint/hold/pick at something |
| ruler | to measure a solid's dimensions |
| microscope | to view small things |
| microscope slide & cover slip | to put the objects on |
| pipette | to transfer small liquid volumes |
| magnifying glass or hand lens | to view small things |
| test tube | to hold liquids/solids |
| graduated cylinder | to measure volume of liquids |
| petri dish | to grow cells |
| scalpel | to cut |
| goggles/glasses | to protect eyes |
| thermometer | to measure temperature |
| gloves (2 kinds) | to protect hands |
| hot plate | to heat objects |
| beaker tongs | to hold a beaker |