Science Lab Equipment Flashcards
Beaker
Hold liquids and has an approximation of the values 100, 250, 400 and 1000mL. It can also be used to pour
Graduated Cylinder
Measure exact amounts of liquid
Erlenmeyer Flask
Holding, pouring and stirring liquids
Test Tube and Test Tube Brush
To do tests inside of it with a small amount of liquid
Test Tube Rack
To hold the test tubes
Test Tube Holder
When the test tube is hot the test tube holder is used
Thermometer
Device used to measure the temperature of a substance
Beaker Tongs
To hold hot beakers
Mortar & Pestle
Takes a solid and grinds it to a powder
Goggles
To keep chemicals from entering your eyes.
Put goggles on when you enter the lab. Never take them off. Put them back when you exit the lab.
Test Tube Brush
A device used to clean the inside of a test tube
Chem Plate or Spot Plate
For very small experiments using one or two drops of a substance.
Medicine Dropper or Eye Dropper
To take very small drops of medicine. Used to transfer small liquids.
It’s plastic. If used once, must be thrown away.
Chemical Scoop or Scoopula
A utensil used to transfer solids (usually in powdered form).
Wash Bottle
Pure/distilled water inside
