Laboratory equipment self review 2013

Self Review Lab Equipment

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• Used to look at microscopic specimens

Microscope

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• Used to prepare specimen for microscopic investigation

Microscope Slide

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Used for holding acids or caustic chemicals

Reagent Bottle

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• Used to hold and heat liquids

Florence Flask

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Funnel

• Used when pouring liquid into a small container

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• Used to measure liquids

Graduated Cylinder

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Test Tube

• Used to hold and test small amounts of chemicals

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Test Tube Rack

• Holds test tubes

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Petri Dish• Used for culturing microorganisms

and holding specimens

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Thermometer

• Measures Temperature

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Beaker

Used for rough measuring and pouring of liquids

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Erlenmeyer Flask

• Used for holding, mixing and heating liquids, reduces evaporation of liquids and can be corked.

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• Apparatus used to hold a container above a Bunsen burner

Ring Stand

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Wire Gauze• Used to support a container on a ring

stand

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Mortar and Pestle• Used for grinding chemicals

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Dribble Cup/Overflow Can

• Used to find the volume of a solid by displacement of water

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Bunsen Burner• Used for heating

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Test Tube Holder

• Used to hold a test tube over a flame

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Dropper

Used for adding small amounts of liquid

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Crucible Tongs• Used for holding a crucible

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Dissecting Scissors• Cuts tissue during dissection

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Test Tube Brush• Cleans test tubes

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Beaker Tongs

• Used to handle beakers

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• Used to hold specimens during dissection, and for holding small items.

Forceps

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Pipette

• Used to add small amounts of liquid

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Safety Goggles

• Used for eye protection

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Digital Balance

• Used to find mass

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Scalpel

• Used to cut during dissection

Teasing Needle

Used as a probe in dissection

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Teasing Needle

• Used as a fine probe during dissection

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Balance(triple beam balance)

• Used to find mass

Here are a few more that weren’t included in the lab. You don’t need to know them…. Just interesting to see.

CrucibleUsed when melting

materials at very high temperatures

TriangleHolds a crucible on a ring stand

Wood Splints

Used for igniting flammables

Evaporating Dish

Used when evaporating a solution

Cover Slip

Covers specimen on microscope slide

Hot Plate

Used to heat materials

Well Done!