1. LABORATORY APPARATUS Names and Uses (spelling counts!)

2. Beakers Used for holding and mixing chemicals Measurements are approximate

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

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

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

6. Graduated Cylinders Used for measuring exact quantities of liquids.

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

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

9. Electronic Balance Used to measure mass Units are grams

10. Test Tube Brushes Use to clean test tubes

11. Thermometer Use to measure the temperature of liquids

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

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

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

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

16. Test Tube Holder

17. Beaker Tongs Used for holding a hot beaker

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

19. Wash Bottle Used to rinse glassware

20. Hot Plate Used to add heat to materials

21. Walrus—wait what?