Scientific Equipment Flashcards
(30 cards)
Used to enlarge an image.
Compound Light Microscope (LM)
Graduated Cylinder
Used to measure the volume of liquids.
Microscope Slide
Supports an item being examined under the microscope.
Cover Slip
Covers specimens on a slide.
Test Tube Brush
Used to clean test tubes.
Beaker
Used to hold liquids while they are being stirred or heated.
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.
Parafilm Wax
Used to seal petri dishes.
Test Tubes
Holds liquids for observations or testing.
Safety Googles
Protects the eyes from damaging substances.
Eyedropper
Used to transfer small amounts of liquids.
Test Tube Rack
Holds test tubes during oservation or testing.
Erlynmer Flask
Used to tore solutions.
Pipette
Used for exact measurements of liquid.
Petri dish
A plate used to culture microorganisms.
Incubator
Heating chamber typically used to grow bacteria.
Test Tube Holder
Holds test tubes while heating.
Hot plate
Heat source
Rubber Stopper
Used to cap flasks containing liquids.
Thermometer
Used to measure temperature
Scalpel
Used for cutting specimens being dissected.
Weighing Boat
Used to hold items being weighed on an electronic balance.
