Scientific Tools Flashcards
What is a Bunsen Burner used for?
to heat objects
What is a pipette used for?
to dispense a small amount of liquid
What is a funnel used for?
to pour liquids into a container with small openings
to hold filter paper to separate solids and liquids
What is a triple beam balance used for?
to measure mass in grams
What is a meter stick used for?
to measure in meters
> it’s a little longer than a yard
What is an Erlenmeyer Flask used for?
to transport heat or store substances
What is a graduated cylinder used for?
to measure liquids very precisely
What is a test tube used for?
to view chemical reactants
to heat up small amount of substances
What is a thermometer used for?
to measure temperature in degrees
What is a petri dish?
to hold specimen and substances for observation
What is a magnifying glass used for?
to help with seeing things closer than the human eye
What is a spring scale used for?
to weigh free standing objects
What is a beaker used for?
to hold/store substances
> has a wide mouth
What is a double pan balance used for?
to measure mass to see what’s heavier
> kind of like an “equality scale”
What is a spatula used for?
to hold small amounts of powdery substances
