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Lab Equipuipment
NRuddock: Lab Equipment
| Lab Equipment | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Graduated Cylinder | Used for measuring the volume of a liquid. | A tall cylindrical container with accurate markings. |
| Meniscus | Always read the volume of the liquid in the cylinder at the bottom of the curve. | The bottom of the curve formed by the liquid in the graduated cylinder. |
| Erlenmeyer Flask | Used to swirl liquids without spilling; such as acid-base titration. | A cone-shaped container with a narrow nect and a broad, flat bottom. |
| Buret | Used to transfer very percise amounts of liquids in experiments. | Long thin cylinder calibrated to 0.1 mL. |
| Petri Dish | Used to graw bacteria. | A shallow dish with a loose-fitting cover containing nutrient agar. |
| Test Tube | Used to hold small quantities of solid or liquid. | Tall cylindrical tube without markings for measures. |
| Beaker | Used to hold substances during experiments | A deep, wide mouth container with a pouring lip. |