Science Lab Equipment

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What is a beaker?

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A beaker is a cylindrical container used in laboratories for mixing, stirring, and heating liquids.

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What is a ring stand?

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A ring stand is a piece of laboratory equipment that holds various items in place, often used to support a flask or beaker.

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What should you do if you do not understand directions in the lab?

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You should ask the teacher before proceeding.

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What is wire gauze used for?

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Wire gauze is used to support glassware during heating and to distribute heat evenly.

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What are graduated cylinders used for?

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Graduated cylinders are used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is a test tube?

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A test tube is a thin glass tube used to hold small amounts of liquid for experiments.

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What is a Bunsen burner?

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A Bunsen burner is a gas burner used in laboratories for heating substances.

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What is a pipette?

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A pipette is a laboratory tool used to transport a measured volume of liquid.

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What is a petri dish?

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A petri dish is a shallow, flat dish used to culture microorganisms.

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What is a funnel?

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A funnel is a tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used to channel liquids or fine-grained substances into containers.