Science Equipment
Life Science
Flask
Funnel
Measure, mix and store liquids
Transfer liquids from one container
to the other without spilling
Beaker
Stirring, mixing and heating
liquids
Test Tube
Hold, mix, or heat small quantities
of solid or liquid chemicals
Pipette (eyedropper)
Transport a measured volume of
liquid
Petri dish
Observe plant germination or small
animal behavior and culture cells
Scalpel
cutting skin and muscle in
dissection
Dissecting
Scissors
cutting anatomical structures
Test tube rack
free-standing racks with holes in
them which hold test tube
Test tube holder
hold test tubes
Ring stand with clamp
used to hold glassware in place
during an experimental procedure
Goggles
prevent dust, sand, water or
chemicals from striking the eyes.
Graduated cylinder
accurately measure the volume
of an object or liquid
Ruler
measure distances
Thermometer
measure temperature
Microscope
an instrument used to see objects
invisible to the naked eye
Hand lens or loupe
a tool used to produce a
magnified image of an object
Hot plate
heat glassware or its contents
Triple beam balance
measure masses very precisely
Electronic Balance
measure masses very precisely