Science Tools Flashcards
Microscope
used to look at small organisms
Microscope Slide
placement for organisms to look at them
Florence Flask
used to hold and heat liquids
Funnel
used to pour liquid in small openings
Graduated cylinder
used to measure the volume of liquids
test tube
used to hold and test small amounts of chemicals
test tube rack
used to hold test tubes
petri dish
used for growing bacteria
Thermometer
measures temperature
beaker
used for rough measuring and pouring liquids
Erlenmeyer Flask
used for holding, heating and mixing liquids with a narrow neck to prevent splashes
Mortar and Pestle
used for grinding chemicals
Bunsen Burner
used for heating
Test tube holder
used to hold hot testubes
Beaker Tongs
used to handle beakers
Forceps
used to grab small items
safety goggles
used for eye protections
balance
used to find mass
scalpel
used to cut organisms during dissections
crucible
used when melting materials with high levels
cover slips
covers specimen on microscope slide
dissecting pan
used to hold the organism during dissections
T-pins
used to hold down the organism in a dissecting pan