Identifying Laboratory Identifying Laboratory EquipmentEquipment

Magnifying Glass•Magnifie

s small objects

Dissecting Pan•Holds

specimen for

dissection

Dissecting Pin•Hold

specimen on

dissecting tray

Forceps•Grasps

small objects

Scissors•Cut

specimens to be studied

Dissecting Probe•Pointed

object used to examine

specimens

Scalpel•Cuts

specimens to be

dissected

Safety Goggles•Protect eyes from fire and

chemicals

Triple Beam Balance•Measures

mass

Graduated Cylinder•Measures

liquids

Test Tubes•Holds liquids

Beakers•Holds and measures

liquids

Test Tube Holder•Holds test

tubes

Hot Plate•Heats objects

Dropper•Measures out drops of liquids

Thermometer•Measures temperature

Compound Microscope•Magnifies very small

objects

Microscope Slide• Holds object

for examination

with the compound microscope

Microscope Cover Slip•Covers material

on microscop

e slide

Petri Dish•Shallow dish used

for bacterial cultures

Flask / Stopper• Measures

liquids---Flask• Stops liquids from

spilling out of the flask---Stopper

Funnel• Transfers liquid from

one container to another;

filters material with filter paper

Apron•Used to

protect your clothes from

chemicals

Test Tube Cleaner• Used to clean out

chemicals from the inside of test tubes, flasks, or beakers which normally could not be reached

Optical Lens Wipes• Used to wipe the

objective lenses, the eyepiece,

and the stage to prevent from

scratching these surfaces

Chemical Scooper (Scoopula)

• Is used to scoop dry

chemicals to measure them accurately on

the triple beam balance

Test Tube and Flask Tongs

•Used to hold heated test

tubes or flasks to

prevent from getting burnt

Specimen Dishes• Holds

specimens or various objects

to prevent them from

falling on the floor

Weighing Boats• Used to weigh dry

chemicals on a triple beam

balance