Identifying Laboratory Equipment Magnifying Glass Magnifies small objects

Identifying Laboratory Equipment

Magnifying Glass • Magnifies small objects

Dissecting Pan • Holds specimen for dissection

Dissecting Pin • Hold specimen on dissecting tray

Forceps • Grasps small objects

Scissors • Cut specimens to be studied

Dissecting Probe • Pointed object used to examine specimens

Scalpel • Cuts specimens to be dissected

Safety Goggles • Protect eyes from fire and chemicals

Triple Beam Balance • Measures mass

Graduated Cylinder • Measures liquids

Test Tubes • Holds liquids

Beakers • Holds and measures liquids

Test Tube Holder • Holds test tubes

Hot Plate • Heats objects

Dropper • Measures out drops of liquids

Thermometer • Measures temperature

Compound Microscope • Magnifies very small objects

Microscope Slide • Holds object for examination with the compound microscope

Microscope Cover Slip • Covers material on microscope slide

Petri Dish • Shallow dish used for bacterial cultures

Flask / Stopper • Measures liquids--Flask • Stops liquids from spilling out of the flask---Stopper

Funnel • Transfers liquid from one container to another; filters material with filter paper

Apron • Used to protect your clothes from chemicals

Test Tube Cleaner • Used to clean out chemicals from the inside of test tubes, flasks, or beakers which normally could not be reached

Optical Lens Wipes • Used to wipe the objective lenses, the eyepiece, and the stage to prevent from scratching these surfaces

Chemical Scooper (Scoopula) • Is used to scoop dry chemicals to measure them accurately on the triple beam balance

Test Tube and Flask Tongs • Used to hold heated test tubes or flasks to prevent from getting burnt

Specimen Dishes • Holds specimens or various objects to prevent them from falling on the floor

Weighing Boats • Used to weigh dry chemicals on a triple beam balance