Post on 19-Jan-2016
Lab equipment
pH paper
Used to measure how acidic or basic a substance is
Disposable or transfer pipette
Draws a liquid up by suction and allows transfer to other solutions
Mortar and Pestle
Used to grind and mix substances
Test Tube Holder
Provides a safe way of transferring a hot test tube to a test tube rack
Balance
Measures the mass of an object
Weigh Boat
Prevents substances from coming into contact with the balance plate when massing solids
Beaker
Larger glass container that holds liquids
Graduated cylinder
Best way to accurately measure the volume of a liquid
Test tube brush
Used to clean the inside of a test tube
Safety goggles
Protect your eyes
Glass slide
Provides a surface to lay things on that you wish to view using the microscope
Centrifuge
Used to separate substances based on mass; does this by spinning tubes in a circle at a high rate of speed
Test Tube Rack
Holds test tubes upright
Forceps
Like tweezers, they are used to grasp small objects