lab equipment ordered
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Science Lab Equipment
Compound Light Microscope
Purpose: to magnify microscopic objects
Safety: carry close to your body using 2 hands
ComputerPurpose: for research or
data analysis; to solve multiple problems quickly; store data
Safety: Only visit sites approved by your teacher or an adult.
BeakerPurpose: to find
the mass of irregular objects or for working with larger volumes of liquids
Graphing CalculatorPurpose: for making accurate
calculations, graphing data, and can be attached to probeware
BalancePurpose: to find the mass of an object
Triple Beam BalancePurpose: used
to find mass before and after an experiment
NotebookPurpose: for data collection
Hand LensPurpose: magnification
ThermometerPurpose: obtain temperatureSafety: broken thermometers can
release mercury, a harmful element; use caution
Meter StickPurpose: find length
Graduated CylinderPurpose: used to accurately
measure the volume of a liquid; like the measuring cup of the science lab
Spring Scale
Purpose: to find the weight of an object
Hot PlatePurpose: non-open flame heat
source Safety: Use beaker tongs or
insulated pads to handle hot objects
AnemometerPurpose: determine wind speed
to predict weather
Stopwatch
Purpose: measure time
Thermal GlovePurpose: for handling hot
or cold objects
Goggles
Purpose: eye safety
Erlenmeyer FlaskPurpose: to
measure, mix, and store liquids
Safety: use caution when dealing with hot or cold liquids
Test TubePurpose: A thin glass tube used to hold
small amounts of material for testing or experiments
Safety: use caution when working with chemicals; discard broken tubes per teacher directions
Test Tube HolderPurpose: to hold/support test
tubes
Psychrometer
Purpose: used to measure relative humidity; to predict rain and cloud formation
Spectroscope
Purpose: to separate light rays (spectra)
Lab ApronPurpose: protect
clothing/body from harmful substances
ProbewarePurpose: provide and record
real-time information during experiments; can measure force, acceleration, soil moisture, motion, temperature, etc. and send it to a computer or calculator for analysis
Vent Hood (Fume Hood)
Purpose: to vent hazardous fumes produced by chemical reactions
Pipette
Purpose: transport a specified volume of liquid to another vessel
Bunsen BurnerPurpose: produces a single
open gas flame for heating, sterilizing, and combustion
Safety: use caution when working with an open flame
Alcohol Lamp
Purpose: open-flame heating source used when low temperature is desired
Safety: always use caution with an open flame