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Topic 9 Laboratory Skills

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balance   a tool that measures mass=grams  
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chromatography   a laboratory technique used to separate pigments  
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compound light microscope   a tool that uses more than once lens and a light source to magnify the object  
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dichotomous key   a guide that compares pairs of observable traits t help the user identify an organism  
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dissection   the act of cutting apart a dead organism to examine its internal structure  
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electronic balance   a balance that measures mass automatically  
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electrophoresis   a tool that allows scientists to separate DNA according to size  
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graduated cylinder   a tool used to measure the volume of a liquid - milliliters  
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indicator   a substance that changes color when it encounters certain chemical conditions  
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magnification   the ability of a microscope to make an object appear larger  
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mass   a measure of the quantity of matter in an object - grams  
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metric ruler   a tool used to measure the length of an object - centimeters  
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microscope   a tool that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to magnify an object  
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stain   a chemical used to make cell structures more visible when viewed under a microscope  
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stereoscope   a microscope that uses two eyepieces; often used for dissections; also called a dissecting microscope  
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volume   the amount of space an object occupies  
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