Lab tools and materials Flashcards
Hot Plate
a flat surface that is used to heat things
Petri dish
a shallow, circular, transparent dish with a flat lid, used for the culture of microorganisms
Mortar and pestle
used to grind up solid chemicals into fine powder and crush solids into smaller pieces
Beaker
a wide glass with a lip for pouring that is used especially in chemistry for holding and measuring liquids
Measuring cup
used to measure the volume of liquids
Dropper/ pipette
transfers and measures a small amount of liquid at a time
Thermometer
used to measure/ check temperature
Flask
a container used to store, mix, and measure liquids and substances, and to examine compounds
Test tube
a thin, glass container used in scientific experiments to hold small amounts of substances
Test tube rack
holds test tubes
Test tube thongs
helps pick up test tubes
Triple beam balance
a scientific instrument used to measure the mass of an object
Graduated cylinder
a tall, narrow container with markings on the side that measures the volume of liquids
Funnel
a tube or pipe with a wide top and narrow bottom that’s used to pour liquids or powders into containers with small openings.
Goggles
protective eyewear
magnifying glass
a lens that produces an enlarged image, typically set in a frame with a handle and used to examine small or finely detailed things such as fingerprints, stamps, and fine print.
Stirring rode
helps stir things
Beaker tongs
used to hold and move beakers containing hot liquids
Glove
hand protection
Tweezers
small, handheld tools with fine tips used to precisely handle and manipulate small objects
Rubber policeman
used to stir things like liquids
Microscope
an instrument that is used to magnify small objects
scoop
scoops thing
Slides
a thin, flat piece of glass or plastic used to hold specimens for examination under a microscope
Rubber stopper
a small, tapered plug used to seal the openings of test tubes, flasks and other laboratory glassware
