Transcript Essential Laboratory Equipment

Essential Science
Laboratory Equipment
Mr. Ramirez
6th Grade Science
2013 - 2014
Used to measure the mass of substances accurately
Graduated Cylinder
Used to measure the volume of liquids accurately
SI Ruler
Used to measure the length of solids accurately
SI Thermometer
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Used to measure the temperature of a
substance in degrees Celsius (not Fahrenheit)
Bunsen Burner
Used to heat substances (with a flame)
Hot Plate
Used to heat substances using electricity
instead of a flame
Ring Stand
(with clamp and ring)
To hold containers away from a heat source
such as a flame during an experiment
Test Tube
Used to hold chemical substances during
experiments and investigations
Test Tube Rack
Test Tube Holder
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Used to hold test tubes over heat or away from
your body
Erlenmeyer Flask
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Used to hold chemical substances (not used to
measure them accurately)
Beaker
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Used to hold, pour or estimate liquids (not used
for accurate measurement)
Tongs
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Used to pick up things you should not touch,
like hot objects and corrosive chemicals.
Petri Dish
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Used to grow bacteria and other microorganisms.
Compound Microscope
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Used to view things too small to be seen with
the naked eye.
Funnel
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Used to pour substances from one container to
another without spilling anything.
Pipette
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Used to transfer small amounts of liquid
Medicine Dropper
(eye dropper)
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Used to transfer very small amounts of liquid