The document lists various pieces of equipment used in a science lab and provides their purposes. It includes tools for measurement like balances, thermometers, and graduated cylinders. Apparatus for experiments such as beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, and Bunsen burners are outlined. Safety equipment like goggles and lab aprons are also noted. The document provides brief descriptions of each item's function in 1-2 sentences.
4. Balance
Purpose: to find the mass of an
object
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5. Computer
Purpose: for research or
data analysis; to solve
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store data
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approved by your teacher
or an adult.
6. Psychrometer
Purpose: used to
measure relative
humidity; to
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predict rain and
cloud formation
7. Spectroscope
Purpose: to separate
light rays (spectra)
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8. Hot Plate
Purpose: non-open flame heat
source
Safety: Use beaker tongs or
insulated pads to handle hot
objects
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Purpose: provide and record
real-time information during
experiments; can measure
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moisture, motion,
temperature, etc. and send it
to a computer or calculator
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10. Spring Scale
Purpose: to find the weight
of an object
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11. Test Tube
Purpose: 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
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12. Thermometer
Purpose: obtain temperature
Safety: broken thermometers can
release mercury, a harmful element;
use caution
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13. Compound Light Microscope
Purpose: to magnify
microscopic objects
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14. Lab Apron
Purpose: protect
clothing/body from
harmful substances
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16. Graduated Cylinder
Purpose: used to accurately
measure the volume of a
liquid; like the measuring cup
of the science lab
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20. Beaker
Purpose: to find
the mass of
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irregular objects or
for working with
larger volumes of
liquids
21. Thermal Glove
Purpose: for handling hot
or cold objects
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22. Erlenmeyer Flask
Purpose: to
measure, mix,
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caution when
dealing with hot
or cold liquids
23. Triple Beam Balance
Purpose: used
to find mass
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24. Graphing Calculator
Purpose: for making accurate
calculations, graphing data, and can be
attached to probeware
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25. Vent Hood (Fume Hood)
Purpose: to
vent hazardous
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fumes produced
by chemical
reactions
26. Pipette
Purpose: transport a
specified volume of
liquid to another
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vessel
27. Bunsen Burner
Purpose: produces a single
open gas flame for heating,
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Safety: use caution when
working with an open
flame
28. Petri Dish
Purpose: small, flat dish that
holds biological matter
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29. Glass Stirring Rod
Purpose:
for stirring
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30. Cover Slips
Purpose:
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placed over
a slide to
hold
material in
place
31. Test Tube Holder
Purpose: to hold/support test
tubes
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32. Ring Stand
Purpose: to hold beakers
over a Bunsen burner
Safety: use caution with
open flames
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33. Rubber Stopper
Purpose: to seal glass test tubes
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34. Alcohol Lamp
Purpose: open-flame
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when low temperature
is desired
Safety: always use
caution with an open
flame