LABORATORY APPARATUS Names and Uses (spelling counts!)

Beakers Used for holding and mixing chemicals Measurements are approximate

Forceps/Tweezers Used for picking up small items that we do not want to touch with our hands.

Pipet/Dropper Used for dispensing small quantities of liquids. Measurements are approximate.

Erlenmeyer Flask Used to hold or mix (swirl) liquids Can be closed with a stopper Measurements are approximate Emil

Graduated Cylinders Used for measuring exact quantities of liquids.

Lab Scoops Used to move small quantities of solid chemicals from one container to another Measurements are approximate

Test Tubes Used to store, mix, or heat small amounts of chemicals

Electronic Balance Used to measure mass Units are grams

Test Tube Brushes Use to clean test tubes

Thermometer Use to measure the temperature of liquids

Spring Scale Used to measure force (and weight) Units are Newtons

Rubber Stoppers Used to close test tubes and flasks so that you can shake the contents

Petri Dish Used for viewing specimens Used for growing organisms Julius Richard Petri

Magnifying Loupe Used to magnify and view the details of a specimen

Test Tube Holder

Beaker Tongs Used for holding a hot beaker

Funnel Used to pour liquids and fine solids through a small opening

Wash Bottle Used to rinse glassware

Hot Plate Used to add heat to materials

Walrus—wait what?