Lab Equipment

Used to hold dry or liquid substances Test Tube Used to hold dry or liquid substances

Clamps to test tube so it can be heated Test Tube Clamp Clamps to test tube so it can be heated

Test Tube Rack Holds test tubes

For growing cultures and to hold small things Petri Dish For growing cultures and to hold small things

Measuring cup of the lab Beaker Measuring cup of the lab

Microscope Slide Holds the specimen that you will be looking at through the microscope

Cover Slip Protects the specimen you are looking at. Goes on top of the microscope slide.

Cleans the inside of test tubes Test Tube Brush Cleans the inside of test tubes

Holds and measures liquids Erlenmeyer Flask Holds and measures liquids

Measures accurately to the nearest mL Graduated Cylinder Measures accurately to the nearest mL

Linear metric measurement Meter Stick Linear metric measurement

Measures the mass of an object in grams Triple Beam Balance Measures the mass of an object in grams

Thermometer Measures temperature or the amount of heat in metric units (°C)

Funnel Allows liquid or dry substances to pass through a small opening

Mortar and Pestle To grind or crush

Measures one drop at a time Dropper or Pipette Measures one drop at a time

Forceps To pick up small things

To pick up hot beakers or to hold and move things Beaker Tongs To pick up hot beakers or to hold and move things

Hand Lens or Magnifying Glass To enlarge or magnify an object

Goggles Protects your eyes

To determine mass in grams or force in Newton's Spring Scale To determine mass in grams or force in Newton's

Vial A small glass or bottle used to store liquids or powders

Syringe A tube and a plunger that can take in or release liquids and gases at the tube’s open end.