Lab Equipment and Usages Flashcards
What is a beaker used for????
Used for storing liquids, not accurate way to measure
liquids.
What is a Dissecting Pan used for????
Used to hold specimens for dissecting
What are Dissecting Scissors used for????
Used to cut when dissecting
What is a Dropper used for????
Used to transfer small amounts of liquid
What is an Erlenmeyer Flask used for????
Used to hold liquids, not an accurate way to measure
liquids.
What are Forceps used for????
Used to pick up or hold small objects.
What is a Graduated Cylinder used for????
Used to store liquids, MOST ACCURATE WAY TO MEASURE LIQUIDS.
What is a Microscope used for????
Used to magnify objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
What is a probe used for????
Used to move objects when dissecting.
What is a scalpel used for????
Used to make precise incisions when dissecting.
What is a slide used for????
Used to hold a specimen for microscope, slide cover goes on top of the specimen.
What is a Slide Cover used for????
Used to cover the specimen and prevents the microscope lens from being scratched.
What is a Spot Test PLate used for????
A plate with several depressions used to compare several different tests.
What is a Stirring Rod for????
Used to stir liquids without transfer of heat.
What is a Test Tube used for????
A container used for mixing, storing, or heating liquids.
