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Science Lab Equipment
NotebookPurpose: for data collection
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Hand LensPurpose: magnification
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BalancePurpose: to find the mass of an object
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Computer
Purpose: for research or data analysis; to solve multiple problems quickly; store data
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Psychrometer
Purpose: used to measure relative humidity; to predict rain and cloud formation
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Spectroscope
Purpose: to separate light rays (spectra)
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Hot Plate
Purpose: non-open flame heat source
Safety: Use beaker tongs or insulated pads to handle hot objects
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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
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Spring Scale
Purpose: to find the weight of an object
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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
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ThermometerPurpose: obtain temperatureSafety: broken thermometers can
release mercury, a harmful element; use caution
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Compound Light Microscope
Purpose: to magnify microscopic objects
Safety: carry close to your body using 2 hands
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Lab Apron
Purpose: protect clothing/body from harmful substances
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AnemometerPurpose: determine wind speed
to predict weather
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Graduated CylinderPurpose: used to accurately
measure the volume of a liquid; like the measuring cup of the science lab
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Meter Stick
Purpose: find length
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Stopwatch
Purpose: measure time
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Goggles
Purpose: eye safety
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Beaker
Purpose: to find the mass of irregular objects or for working with larger volumes of liquids
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Thermal GlovePurpose: for handling hot
or cold objects
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Erlenmeyer Flask
Purpose: to measure, mix, and store liquids
Safety: use caution when dealing with hot or cold liquids
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Triple Beam Balance
Purpose: used to find mass before and after an experiment
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Graphing CalculatorPurpose: for making accurate
calculations, graphing data, and can be attached to probeware
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Vent Hood (Fume Hood)
Purpose: to vent hazardous fumes produced by chemical reactions
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Pipette
Purpose: transport a specified volume of liquid to another vessel
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Bunsen BurnerPurpose: produces a single
open gas flame for heating, sterilizing, and combustion
Safety: use caution when working with an open flame
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Petri Dish
Purpose: small, flat dish that holds biological matter
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Glass Stirring Rod
Purpose: for stirring
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Cover Slips
Purpose: placed over a slide to hold material in place
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Test Tube Holder
Purpose: to hold/support test tubes
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Ring StandPurpose: to hold beakers
over a Bunsen burnerSafety: use caution with
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Rubber Stopper
Purpose: to seal glass test tubes
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Alcohol Lamp
Purpose: open-flame heating source used when low temperature is desired
Safety: always use caution with an open flame
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