Scientific Lab Equipment

graduated cylinder (graduate) To measure volume of liquids accurately

Metric Ruler To measure the lengths of solid objects accurately

oC thermometer To measure temperature accurately

magnifying glass (hand lens) To make objects appear larger than they are

test tube To hold liquids and chemicals during experiments (investigations)

test tube holder To hold test tubes over heat or away from your body

Disposable pipette To drop small amounts of liquid.

forceps To pick up small items that you should not touch

Erlenmeyer flask To hold liquids NOT used to measure accurately

beaker To hold, pour, or estimate liquids NOT used to measure substances accurately

Funnel To pour liquids from a large container to a smaller container without spilling anything

stirring rod To mix chemicals and hot liquids together (like a spoon)

tongs To pick up large objects that you should not touch (e.g., hot containers, flasks of acids, etc.)

safety goggles To protect eyes against burns or cuts

test tube brush To clean the insides of test tubes after investigations

test tube rack To hold test tubes during an investigation. (After cleaning, test tubes can be placed upside down to dry.)

Triple Beam Balance Triple beam balance is an instrument used to measure mass very precisely. The name refers to the three beams including the middle (largest), front (medium), and far beam (smallest).