Lab Tools Self Notes 6th

Used to measure length, units are meters

• gradated Cylinder

• compass

• metric Ruler

• globe

What is this?

• safety goggles

• microscope

• hand lens

• metric measuring tape

What is a petri dish used for?

• to measure mass
• to measure weight
• to grow bacteria 
• to see small objects

What is used to measure liquids, but not exact amounts?

• beaker

• graduated cylinders

• flask

• dropper

This is used to pick up and drop off small amounts of liquids

• test tube holder

• eye wash

• eye dropper

• Big Mac

This is used to hold and mix chemicals

• test tube brush

• ruler

• forceps

• test tube

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This is used to find the mass of an object

• graduated cylinder

• inference

• observation

• triple beam balance

This is used to pour lab materials into an object with a small opening

• scoop

• funnel

• bunsen burner

• goggles

This is used to put out a fire

• fire extinguisher

• thermometer

• beaker

• tongs

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What is special about graduated cylinders?

• They hold large quantities of liquid safely
• They measure small amounts very accurately. We use them when precision is important.
• They allow us to examine the liquid, we use them when looking for suspended solids.
• They are easily heated. We use graduated cylinders to heat liquids