Lab Equipment 2014 2015 Science equipment Name Petri

Lab Equipment 2014 -2015

Science equipment • Name: Petri Dish • Job: shallow dish used for cultures

Science equipment • Name: Goggles • Job: Prevents damage to eyes.

Science equipment Name: Test Tube Tray or Rack: Job: Holds test tubes.

Science equipment • Name: Test tube • Job: Can be heated and used to mix chemicals

Science equipment • Name: Erlenmeyer flasks • Measures: volume • Unit: ml

Science equipment • Name: Triple Beam Balance: • Measures: MASS • Unit: grams (g)

Science equipment • Name: Beaker • Measures: volume • Unit: m. L

Science equipment • Name: Graduated Cylinder • Measures volume • Unit: ml

• Name: Meniscus: the dip in the liquid

Science equipment • Name: Pipettes • Job: used to make precise volumetric measurements and to transfer liquids.

Science equipment • Name: Eye Dropper • Job: used to transfer a small volume of liquid (less than one m. L).

Science equipment • Name: Forceps • Job: Are used to grasp/hold small items, they are often used in dissection. • They are not called tweezers!

Science equipment • Name: Spring Scale • Measures: Weight or applied pressure • Unit: Grams or newtons

• Name: Hot Plate – Works on electricity

• Name: Bunsen Burner • Works on gas

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

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