Notes: SCIENCE
EQUIPMENT
created by P. Link
beaker
beaker
Used to:
 hold chemicals when mixing
 carry chemical substances
 make estimated measurement
of liquids
 heat liquid(s)
Erlenmeyer
flask
Erlenmeyer
flask
Used to:
 hold/store liquid(s)
 heat liquid(s)
 mix liquids with a swirling motion
 make estimated measurement of
liquids
filter paper
filter paper
Used to:
 separate solid(s) from
liquid(s)
 hold samples of solid(s)
forceps
forceps
Used to:
 hold small items
 prevent contact with chemicals
or hazards
 separate/pull apart materials
funnel
funnel
Used to:
 hold filter paper during
filtering
 help prevent spillage when
transferring liquids
graduated
cylinder
graduated cylinder
Used to:
 accurately measure liquids
 pour liquid(s) with minimal
spillage
pipette / dropper
pipette / dropper
Used to:
 move very small
amounts of liquid(s) from
place to place
scoopula
scoopula
Used to:
 transport solid(s) without
contamination
 pour solid(s) with minimal
spillage
stirring rod
stirring rod
Used to:
 mix mixtures/solutions
 pour liquid(s) with minimal
spillage
test tube
test tube
Used to:
 hold chemical(s) when mixing
 hold a number of mixtures or
solutions for observation
 heat small amounts of
liquid(s)
test tube rack
test tube rack
Used to:
 hold testtube(s) for
observation and drying
 prevent testtubes from
breaking
test tube
brush
test tube brush
Used to:
 easily clean test tubes
 clean glassware
thermometer
thermometer
Used to:
 measure the
temperature of solid(s),
liquid(s),or gases
hanging pan balance
hanging pan balance
Used to:
 find the mass of
items
watch glass
watch glass
Used to:
 hold reacting chemicals
 hold solids for transport
or weighing
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