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Ms. Perry's 8B class
Lab Equipment
Term | Definition |
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Triple Beam Balance | measuring mass |
thermometer | measuring temperature |
test tube | heating or storing a small amount of a liquid substance |
spring scale | measuring force of gravity or weight |
test tube holder | holding an individual test tube |
Beaker, Florence Flask, Erlenmyer Flask | measuring and pouring liquids |
screen or wire gauze | to protect the bottom of a beaker or flask from open flame while on a ring stand |
Graduated Cylinder | 1. Measuring and pouring liquids 2. NOT for heating 3. Most accurate way to measure liquids |
tweezers | plucking and handling SMALL objects |
Beaker tongs | Holding and moving or transferring a hot beaker |
meter stick | linear measurements...length and distance |
Ring Stand | holds a flask; holds a beaker; holds a test tube A. Ring Clamp B. Test Tube Clamp C. Ring Stand |
Funnel | aids in pouring liquid from a wide-mouth container to a small mouth container filters substances when using filter paper |
Test Tube Rack | for storing, holding more than one test tube at a time |
Pipette, Medicine Dropper, Eye Dropper | transferring a small amount of liquid |
goggles | eye protection |
test tube brush | cleaning test tubes |
Bunsen Burner | heating, sterilization, and combustion |
Glass stirring rod | mix or stir substances. It is made of glass so it resists heat, stains and corrosion |