Lab Equipment
Calculator
A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
Microscope Slide
A thin, flat piece of glass used to hold objects for examination under a microscope
Dropper
Used when working with liquid chemicals / solutions
Hot plate
Warms solutions
Compound light microscope
a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples
Safety goggles
Protects eyes when working with (1) sharp objects (2) chemicals (3) fire
Thermometer
Used to measure the temperature of a substance
Telescope
A device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer
Stirring Rod
A piece of laboratory equipment used to mix chemicals and liquids for laboratory purposes.
pH paper
A piece of paper that has one or more chemical indicators on it that changes colors with acids and bases
Petri dish
A shallow dish used to culture bacteria
Barometer
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Tuning Fork
An instrument that vibrates when struck
Ring clamp
Clamp that is used on ring stand for different lab setups
Test tube brush
Cleans test tubes
Beaker tongs
Grabs hot beakers and allows you to move them
Hand lens
Hand-held instrument useful in examining small details in rocks & minerals
Beaker
Holds chemicals
Erlenmeyer Flask
Holds chemicals
Test tube
Holds chemicals
Ring Stand
Holds different types of clamps at various heights for heating and filtration during lab
Test tube rack
Holds test tubes in a vertical position
Hand lens
Magnifies small samples that can't be seen well with the unaided eye
Meter stick
Measures length
Metric ruler
Measures length
Stop watch
Measures time
Gloves
Protective equipment that covers arms during lab (Can be latex or nitrile when working with chemicals) Also can have heat resistant gloves
Lab Apron
Protective material that covers clothing during lab
Filter paper
Special paper used to separate solids from liquids; may also be used for paper chromatography
Test tube holder
Tong-like tool that grabs test tubes during heating
Bunsen burner
Used for heating
Forceps
Used in dissections and picking up small objects in lab
Funnel
Used to filter solutions
Graduated cylinder
Used to measure liquid volume and volume of irregular shaped objects by water displacement method
Balance
Used to measure mass