Lab Equipment 2013-2014. Science equipment Name: Petri Dish Job: shallow dish used for cultures.
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Lab Equipment
2013-2014
Science equipment
• Name: Petri Dish• Job: shallow dish
used for cultures
Science equipment
• Goggles:• Prevents damage
to eyes.
Science equipment
Test Tube Tray or Rack:
Holds test tubes.
Also:
Test tubes can be placed on rack upside down to dry
Science equipment
• Test tube, • Made of glass • Can be heated• Used to mix
chemicals
Science equipment
• Erlenmeyer flasks
• used to mix, store, or heat solutions or other liquids.
• Measures volume in ml
Science equipment
• Triple Beam Balance:
• Measures MASS
• in grams (g)
Science equipment
• Beaker: • Measures
volume in mL• Comes in
different sizes
Science equipment
• Graduated Cylinder:
• Measures volume in ml
• A graduated cylinder is used for more precise volume measurements.
• Meniscus: the dip in the liquid
• ALWAYS read from the lowest point of the meniscus
Science equipment
• Pipettes• used to make
precise volumetric measurements and to transfer liquids.
Science equipment
• Eye Dropper:• used to transfer
a small volume of liquid (less than one mL).
Science equipment
• Forceps• Are used to
grasp/hold small items, they are often used in dissection. They are not called tweezers!
Science equipment
• Spring Scale• A spring scale is
used to measure applied force.
• Weight• Grams or
newtons
• Bunsen Burner
• Works on gas
• Hot Plate– Works on electricity
Safety Symbols
Poison Safety
• This symbol appears when poisonous substances are used
Plant Safety
• Do not eat any plants in lab.
• Wash your hands after handling plants.
Eye Protection
• Wear safety goggles when working with
chemicals, flames, or heating devices
• If a chemical gets in your eye, flush
in water for 15 minutes and
notify the teacher.
Fire safety
• This symbol appears when you will be working with an open flame.
Clothing Protection Safety
• This symbol appears when substances could stain or burn clothing