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Laboratory Laboratory EquipmentEquipment

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Goggles and ApronGoggles and Apron

Used to protect your eyes and clothing from damage.

These are a must in lab!!

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Meter StickMeter Stick

Used to precisely measure length.– 1m = 10dm– 1m = 100cm– 1m = 1000mm

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Dissecting TrayDissecting Tray

Holds a specimen for dissection

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Hand LensHand Lens

Magnifies small objects

Objects can be seen more easily.

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Dissecting PinsDissecting Pins

Hold specimens on dissecting tray

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ProbeProbe

Pointed object used to examine specimens.

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Dissecting ScissorsDissecting Scissors

Cut the specimen to be studied

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ForcepsForceps

Forceps are used to pick up small objects.

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MicroscopeMicroscope

Makes an enlarged image of a very small object.

Magnifies small objects so they can be seen more easily.

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Glass SlideGlass Slide

Provides a mounting surface for examination by microscope.

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CoverslipCoverslip

Covers materials on a slide.

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Petri DishPetri Dish

Shallow dish used for bacteria cultures.

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ScalpelScalpel

Small, sharp knife used to dissect specimens.

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Digital BalanceDigital Balance

Used to accurately measure mass.

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Triple Beam BalanceTriple Beam Balance

Measures the mass of an object.

Make certain the balance is calibrated correctly before use.

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BeakerBeaker

Beakers hold solids or liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated.

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Erlenmeyer FlaskErlenmeyer Flask

Erlenmeyer flasks hold solids or liquids that may release gases during a reaction or that are likely to splatter if stirred or heated.

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Florence FlaskFlorence Flask

Rarely used in first year chemistry, it is used for the mixing of chemicals. Narrow neck prevents splash exposure.

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Graduated CylinderGraduated Cylinder

A graduated cylinder is used to measure volumes of liquids.

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Test TubeTest Tube

Holds Liquids.

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Test Tube RacksTest Tube Racks

Test tube racks are for holding and organizing test Test tube racks are for holding and organizing test tubes on the laboratory counter. Plastic racks may tubes on the laboratory counter. Plastic racks may melt in contact with very hot test tubes.melt in contact with very hot test tubes.

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Test Tube HolderTest Tube Holder

A test tube holder is useful for holding a test tube which is too hot to handle.

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Test Tube BrushesTest Tube Brushes

Test tube brushes are used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinder.s

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Bunsen BurnerBunsen Burner

Bunsen burners are used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids.

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StrikersStrikers

Strikers are used to light Bunsen burners.

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Hot PlateHot Plate

Used to heat substances.

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FunnelFunnel

A funnel is used to aid in the transfer of liquid from one vessel to another.

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Watch GlassWatch Glass

A watch glass is used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction.

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Evaporating DishEvaporating Dish

The evaporating dish is used for the heating of stable solid compounds and elements.

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Mortar and PestleMortar and Pestle

Used to grind substances into powder or slurry.

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CrucibleCrucible

Crucibles are used for heating certain solids, particularly metals, to very high temperatures.

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SpatulasSpatulas

Spatulas are used to dispense solid chemicals from their containers.

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Glass Stir RodGlass Stir Rod

A glass rod is used to A glass rod is used to manually stir solutions. manually stir solutions. It can also be used to It can also be used to transfer a single drop of transfer a single drop of a solution.a solution.

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PipettePipette

Draws fluid by suction.

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Medicine DropperMedicine Dropper

A medicine dropper is used to transfer a small volume of liquid (less than one mL).

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Rubber StoppersRubber Stoppers

Rubber stoppers are used to close containers to avoid spillage or contamination.

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Spot PlatesSpot Plates

Spot plates are used when we want to perform many small scale reactions at one time.

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Wash BottleWash Bottle

A wash bottle has a A wash bottle has a spout that delivers a spout that delivers a wash solution to a wash solution to a specific area. Distilled specific area. Distilled water is the only liquid water is the only liquid that should be used in a that should be used in a wash bottle.wash bottle.

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Weighing BoatWeighing Boat

Weighing boats are used to weigh solids that will be transferred to another vessel.

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Beaker TongsBeaker Tongs

Beaker tongs are used to move beakers containing hot liquids.

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Clay TriangleClay Triangle

The clay triangle is used as a support for porcelein crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen burner.

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Crucible TongsCrucible Tongs

For handling hot crucibles; also used to pick up other hot objects. NOT to be used for picking up beakers!

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Ring Stand and Ring Ring Stand and Ring ClampsClamps

Base/Pole of set-up for experimenting.

Holds glassware in place for heating or evaporating.

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Wire GauzeWire Gauze

Wire gauze sits on the iron ring to provide a place to stand a beaker.