Exploring Common Lab Equipment

Mrs. Ensley introduces various lab equipment used in biology classrooms, including beakers, pipettes, hot plates, test tubes, Bunsen burners, tongs, balances, Erlenmeyer flasks, petri dishes, graduated cylinders, thermometers, forceps, funnels, and compound light microscopes. She explains their uses, such as mixing, measuring, heating, and observing specimens, and emphasizes safety when handling hot glass. The video aims to familiarize students with lab equipment names and functions.

What are beakers primarily used for in a biology lab?

• Observing specimens

• Transferring liquids

• Mixing, measuring, and heating liquids

• Measuring mass

Which material is generally used for heating liquids in beakers?

• Metal

• Glass

• Plastic

• Ceramic

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What is the primary function of a pipette?

• Measuring mass

• Transferring volumes of liquid

• Observing reactions

• Heating liquids

What equipment is used to heat volumes of liquid inside beakers?

• Test tube

• Hot plate

• Glass dropper

• Pipette

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What is a Bunsen burner used for?

• Transferring liquids

• Observing specimens

• Heating volumes of liquid inside a test tube

• Measuring temperature

What should you use to handle hot glassware?

• Bare hands

• Forceps

• Tongs

• Tweezers

What is the primary use of an Erlenmeyer flask?

• Measuring mass

• Mixing different liquids

• Transferring liquids

• Observing specimens

What is a petri dish used for?

• Heating liquids

• Transferring liquids

• Measuring mass

• Observing and growing specimens

What is the purpose of a compound light microscope?

• Observing microscopic specimens

• Transferring liquids

• Heating liquids

• Measuring mass

What is placed on top of a microscope slide to hold the specimen flat?

• Petri dish

• Glass dropper

• Test tube

• Cover slip