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