Scientific Equipment
Compound Light
Microscope (LM)used to enlarge
an image
Microscope Slide
- supports an
item being
examined under
the microscope
Beaker - holds
liquids while they
are being stirred
or heated
Graduated Cylinder
- used to measure
the volume of
liquids
Cover slip - covers
specimen on a slide
Test Tube Brush used to clean test
tubes
Forceps - used to
hold or lift
specimens
Magnifying glass enlarges the image
of an object
Funnel - assists
in transferring
liquids to
containers with
smaller openings
Striker - used to
ignite a burner
Test Tubes holds liquids for
observation or
testing
Safety goggles protects the eyes
from damaging
substances
Test Tube Rack
- holds test tubes
during
observation or
testing
Eyedropper - used
to transfer small
amounts of liquids
Pipet - used for
exact
measurements of
liquids
Wire Gauze - adds
additional support
for containers held
on tripods or Orings
Crucible Tongs used for picking
up crucibles &
crucible covers
only
Mortar & Pestle used to grind solids
into powders
Florence Flask used to store
liquids
Erlenmeyer Flask used to store
solutions
Dissecting Pan holds specimen
being dissected
Test Tube Holder
- holds test tubes
while heating
Electronic
Balance - used
for weighing
substances
Bunsen Burner heat source
Thermometer used to measure
temperature
Stopper - used to
cap flasks
containing liquids
Scalpel - used
for cutting
specimens being
dissected
Tubing - hose used
for connecting
glassware
Petri Dish - plate
used to culture
microorganisms
Triple Beam
Balance - used for
weighing
substances