Laboratory Equipment
JTHS
Biology CP
Phyllis Smith
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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1. Beaker
Holds and measures
liquids
Beaker Tongs
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2. Bunsen Burner
Source of heat
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3. Coverslip
Covers material on a
glass slide
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4. Dissecting Pins
hold specimen on
dissecting tray.
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5. Dissecting Scissors
cut specimen to be
studied
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6. Dissecting Tray
holds specimen for
dissection
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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7. Medicine Dropper
Measures out drops
of a liquid
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8. Forceps
grasps small objects
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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9. Funnel
Transfer liquid from
one place to
another; filters
liquid using filter
paper
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10. Graduated Cylinder
Measures liquid
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11. Hand Lens
magnifies small objects
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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12. Microscope
Makes an enlarged
image of a very
small object
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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13. Glass Slide
Provides a
mounting surface
for examination by
microscope
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14. Petri Dish
Shallow dish used
for bacterial
cultures
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15. Pipette
Draws fluid by
suction
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16. Probe
pointed object used
to examine
specimens
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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17. Metric Ruler
measures length
Laboratory Skill 2 – Identifying Laboratory Equipment
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18. Safety Glasses
Protects eyes when
using heat and
chemicals
Safety Goggles
Protects eyes when using
heat and chemicals
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19. Scalpel
Small, sharp knife
used to dissect
specimens
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20. Test tube
Holds liquids
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21. Test Tube Rack
Holds test tubes
Test tube clamp
Holds a hot test tube
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22. Thermometer
measures
temperature
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23. Triple-beam balance
Measures mass