Notes: SCIENCE EQUIPMENT created by P. Link

beaker

beaker Used to:  hold chemicals when mixing  carry chemical substances  make estimated measurement of liquids  heat liquid(s)

Erlenmeyer flask

Used to:  hold/store liquid(s)  heat liquid(s)  mix liquids with a swirling motion  make estimated measurement of liquids

filter paper

Used to:  separate solid(s) from liquid(s)  hold samples of solid(s)

forceps

forceps Used to:  hold small items  prevent contact with chemicals or hazards  separate/pull apart materials

funnel

funnel Used to:  hold filter paper during filtering  help prevent spillage when transferring liquids

graduated cylinder

Used to:  accurately measure liquids  pour liquid(s) with minimal spillage

pipette / dropper

Used to:  move very small amounts of liquid(s) from place to place

scoopula

scoopula Used to:  transport solid(s) without contamination  pour solid(s) with minimal spillage

stirring rod

Used to:  mix mixtures/solutions  pour liquid(s) with minimal spillage

test tube

Used to:  hold chemical(s) when mixing  hold a number of mixtures or solutions for observation  heat small amounts of liquid(s)

test tube rack

Used to:  hold testtube(s) for observation and drying  prevent testtubes from breaking

test tube brush

Used to:  easily clean test tubes  clean glassware

thermometer

thermometer Used to:  measure the temperature of solid(s), liquid(s),or gases

hanging pan balance

Used to:  find the mass of items hanging pan balance

watch glass

Used to:  hold reacting chemicals  hold solids for transport or weighing

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