Lab Equipment Vocabulary
Graduated Cylinder A narrow container shaped like a cylinder and marked with lines for measurement.
Hand Lens/Magnifiying Glass A magnifying glass you hold in your hand and use.
A piece of iron or steel that attracts certain substances. Magnet A piece of iron or steel that attracts certain substances.
A small device that performs math calculations. Calculator A small device that performs math calculations.
A balance used to determine mass. Triple Beam Balance A balance used to determine mass.
A balance that measures the weight by the tension of a spring. Spring Scale A balance that measures the weight by the tension of a spring.
An instrument with two hinged arms used for lifting. Tongs An instrument with two hinged arms used for lifting.
A slender tube used for transferring small amounts of liquid. Pipette A slender tube used for transferring small amounts of liquid.
An instrument used for measuring temperature. Thermometer An instrument used for measuring temperature.
An instrument that produces a magnified image of a small object. Microscope An instrument that produces a magnified image of a small object.
A portable cooking appliance. Hot Plate A portable cooking appliance.
Safety Goggles Protective eyewear.
A type of watch used for precise timing of events. Stop Watch A type of watch used for precise timing of events.
A shallow dish shaped like a circle with a loose fitting cover. Petri Dish A shallow dish shaped like a circle with a loose fitting cover.
A glass container with a flat bottom shaped like a cylinder. Beaker A glass container with a flat bottom shaped like a cylinder.
An instrument that determines direction. Compass An instrument that determines direction.
A device that is used for grinding. Mortar and Pestal A device that is used for grinding.
A hollow cylinder of thin glass with one closed end. Test Tube A hollow cylinder of thin glass with one closed end.
An instrument used for measuring rainfall. Rain Gauge An instrument used for measuring rainfall.