Lab Equipment Review

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What is a Triple Beam Balance?

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A Triple Beam Balance is a device used to measure mass very precisely. It consists of a beam balanced on a fulcrum with three sliding weights.

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What is a Petri dish used for?

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A Petri dish is a shallow, flat dish used to grow bacterial cultures and other microorganisms.

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What is a Spatula?

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A Spatula is a tool used in laboratories to mix, spread, or lift substances, often used for transferring solid chemicals.

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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 with small openings.

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What is a Microscope?

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A Microscope is an instrument used to magnify small objects, allowing us to see details that are not visible to the naked eye.

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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 Test Tube?

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A Test Tube is a thin glass tube closed at one end, used to hold small amounts of liquid or substances for experiments.

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What are Forceps?

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Forceps are handheld tools used to grasp, manipulate, or extract objects, often used in dissection or handling small items.

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What is a Graduated Cylinder?

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A Graduated Cylinder is a tall, narrow container used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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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, sterilization, and combustion.