Lab Equipment

Bellringer Name three things that are never permitted in the lab. What system of measurement is used in lab? What do these prefixes and suffixes mean: Chloro Karyo troph

Graduated Cylinder (J)‏ Is used to accurately measure the volume of liquids. The most common measurement for volume is milliliters (mL)‏ Meniscus the bottom of the liquid line

Volume How much space something takes up.

Pipette and Burette (P)‏ Used for small liquid measurements

Droppers (O)‏ Used for dispensing and measuring small amounts of liquid.

Beaker (L) and Erlenmeyer Flask Storing and mixing liquids

Test tube (K)‏ Used for mixing and handling liquids

Triple Beam Balance (I)‏ Used to find mass. The most common measurement for mass is grams (g)‏

Ruler or Meter Stick (W)‏ Measure length of an object The most common measurement for length is meter (m)‏

Thermometer (U)‏ Use to measure temperature.

Microscopes (Q)‏ Scientist use them to study small things

Microscope Slide (R)‏

Cover Slip (S)‏

Bunsen Burner (N)‏ Use gas to produce a flame

Test Tube Holder (clamp)‏ Allows you to hold at test tube over a flame.

Test Tube Rack (M)‏ Used to hold multiple test tubes

Safety Goggles (H)‏ Must be worn if any chemicals or glassware is used

Magnifying Glass (A)‏

Dissecting Pan (B)‏

Dissecting Pins (C)‏

Dissecting Scissors (E)‏

Probe (F)‏

Scalpel (G)‏

Forceps (D)‏

Petri Dish (T)‏

Funnel (V)‏

Lab Safety Symbols

Biohazard Wash your hands after handling

Corrosive

Flammable/Combustible

NO food or Drink

Poisonous/Toxic

Radiation