LABORATORY APPARATUS

Names and Uses

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Beakers

• Used for holding and mixing chemicals

• Measurements are approximate

Forceps/Tweezers

• Used for picking up small items that we do not want to touch with our hands.

Pipet/Dropper

• Used for dispensing small quantities of liquids.

• Measurements are approximate.

Erlenmeyer Flask

• Used to hold or mix (swirl) liquids

• Can be closed with a stopper

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Graduated Cylinders

• Used for measuring exact quantities of liquids.

Lab Scoops

• Used to move small quantities of solid chemicals from one container to another

• Measurements are approximate

Test Tubes

• Used to store, mix, or heat small amounts of chemicals

Electronic Balance

• Used to measure mass

• Units are grams

Test Tube Brushes

• Use to clean test tubes

Thermometer

• Use to measure the temperature of liquids

Spring Scale

• Used to measure force (and weight)

• Units are Newtons

Rubber Stoppers

• Used to close test tubes and flasks so that you can shake the contents

Petri Dish

• Used for viewing specimens

• Used for growing organisms

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Magnifying Loupe

• Used to magnify and view the details of a specimen

Beaker Tongs

• Used for holding a hot beaker

Funnel

• Used to pour liquids and fine solids through a small opening

Wash Bottle

• Used to rinse glassware

Hot Plate

• Used to add heat to materials