Lab Equipment

Question 1

Apron

Answer 1

This is worn to protect clothing

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

In instrument used to measure the mass of an object

Question 3

Beaker

Answer 3

A glass jar that is used for holding and mixing solutions

Question 4

Coverslip

Answer 4

A small square of glass that is put on top of a specimen to be viewed under a microscope

Question 5

Dissecting microscope

Answer 5

An instrument used to observe full specimens under magnification

Question 6

Dissection pan

Answer 6

A metal tray with a rubber lining use for dissection of organisms

Question 7

Dropper

Answer 7

This is used to transfer small amounts of liquid from one place to another

Question 8

Erlenmeyer flask

Answer 8

A cone shaped glass instrument used for mixing solutions

Question 9

Filter paper

Answer 9

This is used to strain solutions and to protect the balance pan

Question 10

Funnel

Answer 10

This is used to pour liquids from a container into another container with narrow mouth

Question 11

Goggles

Answer 11

These are worn to protect eyes

Question 12

Graduated cylinder

Answer 12

A glass instrument that is cylindrical and used to measure liquids

Question 13

Hand lens

Answer 13

This is held in the hand and used to magnify objects

Question 14

Hot plate

Answer 14

And instrument used to heat things in the lab

Question 15

Kim wipes

Answer 15

Tissues used to clean lenses and slides

Question 16

Microscope

Answer 16

Instrument used to view slides

Question 17

Overflow can

Answer 17

An instrument used to determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object

Question 18

Parafilm

Answer 18

A material similar to wax paper used to cover open containers.

Question 19

Petri dish

Answer 19

A shallow glass or plastic dish with a lid

Question 20

Probe

Answer 20

An instrument used for delicate work while dissecting

Question 21

Propane burner

Answer 21

An instrument that uses gas to heat things in the lab

Question 22

Ring clamp

Answer 22

A clamp used with a ring stand to support glassware

Question 23

Ring stand

Answer 23

An instrument to which clamps or attach for support of glassware and other equipment

Question 24

Ruler

Answer 24

This is used to measure the length of things

Question 25

Safety gloves

Answer 25

These are worn on the hands to protect yourself in specimens

Question 26

Scalpel

Answer 26

Instrument, resembling a knife, used in dissection

Question 27

Slide

Answer 27

A rectangle of piece of glass for holding a specimen to be observed under a microscope

Question 28

Spatula

Answer 28

Instrument used to scoop chemicals

Question 29

Spring scale

Answer 29

An instrument used to measure the weight of an object

Question 30

Stirring rod

Answer 30

A glass rod to use for mixing solutions

Question 31

Stopper

Answer 31

A rubber or cork item, somewhat cone shaped, used to seal glassware

Question 32

Streak plate

Answer 32

A ceramic tile upon which a mineral is scraped to determine its color

Question 33

Test tube

Answer 33

The glass tube used for mixing and experimenting

Question 34

Test tube brush

Answer 34

A brush used to clean test tubes

Question 35

Test tube holder

Answer 35

Instrument used to pick up or hold a test tube

Question 36

Test tube rack

Answer 36

An instrument used to hold several test tubes

Question 37

Thermometer

Answer 37

An instrument used to determine the temperature of something

Question 38

T pins

Answer 38

Pins used in dissection

Question 39

Tweezers

Answer 39

Instrument used to pick up tiny items