Laboratory Safety and Instruments

What is the function of the eyepiece on a microscope?

• contains the lens to observe the sample

• allows it to stand

• illuminates the specimen.

Name one part of a microscope that helps to focus the image.

• Stage clips

• Focus knobs

What should you wear to protect your eyes in the lab?

• Safety goggles

• Sunglasses

What part of the microscope holds the slides?

• stage

• base

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

• To illuminate the slide for clearer observation.

• To magnify the specimen for better visibility.

• To hold and support the slide containing the specimen.

What is the function of the objective lens on a microscope?

• The objective lens magnifies the specimen and focuses light to form an image.

• The objective lens illuminates the specimen from below.

Which part of the microscope is shown in the picture?

• arm

• base

• lens

What is the name of the lab instrument shown in the picture?

• weighing scale

• Bunsen burner

• beaker

Which lab instrument is shown in the picture?

• test tube rack

• microscope

• flask

Choose all the safety measures you should follow before the experiment.

• Read all the instructions carefully.

• Pay attention to the teacher when explaining

• If something breaks, notify immediately to the teacher.

• Clean up and organize the used instruments.